Category Manager - Chemicals, Gases, Energy & Utilities
Coherent
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Sherman, TX · Posted November 7, 2026
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- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 31 open category manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $110,000 to $136,000 and the median is $125,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among purchasing managers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for purchasing managers: 20% (some).
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About the job
...Job DescriptionPrimary Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute multi-year category strategies for Chemicals & Gases and Energy & Utilities.Lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, pricing initiatives, and contract renewals.Develop and...