Category Manager Jobs in Colorado
Category Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where headquarters for Kroger's King Soopers division, Xcel Energy, and Ball Corporation anchor steady demand across retail, energy, and consumer goods categories. Openings range from associate-level category analyst roles to senior director positions overseeing national assortments, with the most consistent demand in grocery and natural products, industrial procurement, and technology hardware categories. Colorado's outdoor and natural products industry adds a distinctive hiring lane not found in most other states. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Job Type: Full time
- Reqid: J0106917
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J0106917
Sr. Category Sourcing Manager – Data Center
Job Summary
Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Sr. Category Sourcing Manager – Data Center to join our Data Center Supply Chain Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing mission-critical data center equipment, leading end-to-end competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), and supporting large-scale construction programs. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to develop regional and global category strategies that align with business objectives for cost savings, lead time reduction, quality, and risk mitigation.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
In this role, you will:
Lead Strategic Sourcing & RFx Events: Plan, execute, and manage competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) supporting mission-critical data center construction and expansion projects.
Drive Category Strategy & Workflows: Develop, implement, and continuously improve regional and global category sourcing strategies while creating process workflows focused on cycle-time reduction.
Align Cross-Functionally: Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing strategies with budget, continuity of supply, and project delivery timelines.
Manage Supplier Qualification & Metrics: Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to increase competition, track cost savings/avoidance metrics, and deliver data-driven reporting to leadership.
What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
The ideal candidate will have:
Core Experience: At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, with proven experience managing complex RFx processes.
Process & Analytical Expertise: Proficient in developing standard operating procedures, gathering savings metrics, and creating data-driven reports in ambiguous work environments.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and present to executive stakeholders.
Industry Experience: Direct experience in a data center or infrastructure service provider environment is considered a strong plus.
What We Offer (Benefits)
Compensation: Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience level.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, technical leadership, and professional career growth within Iron Mountain.
#Li-Remote
Reasonably expected salary range: $107,500.00 - $143,300.00
Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.
Category: Finance
Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here .
Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.
To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Requisition: J0106917
At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.
We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.
- Job Category: Finance
- Job Type: Full time
- Reqid: J0106917
US | CO | Remote
US | TX | Remote
US | WA | Remote
US | NC | Remote
US | FL | Remote
US | GA | Remote
US | MD | Remote
US | OR | Remote
US | SC | Remote
Full time
J0106917
Sr. Category Sourcing Manager – Data Center
Job Summary
Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Sr. Category Sourcing Manager – Data Center to join our Data Center Supply Chain Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing mission-critical data center equipment, leading end-to-end competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), and supporting large-scale construction programs. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to develop regional and global category strategies that align with business objectives for cost savings, lead time reduction, quality, and risk mitigation.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
In this role, you will:
Lead Strategic Sourcing & RFx Events: Plan, execute, and manage competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) supporting mission-critical data center construction and expansion projects.
Drive Category Strategy & Workflows: Develop, implement, and continuously improve regional and global category sourcing strategies while creating process workflows focused on cycle-time reduction.
Align Cross-Functionally: Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing strategies with budget, continuity of supply, and project delivery timelines.
Manage Supplier Qualification & Metrics: Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to increase competition, track cost savings/avoidance metrics, and deliver data-driven reporting to leadership.
What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)
The ideal candidate will have:
Core Experience: At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, with proven experience managing complex RFx processes.
Process & Analytical Expertise: Proficient in developing standard operating procedures, gathering savings metrics, and creating data-driven reports in ambiguous work environments.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and present to executive stakeholders.
Industry Experience: Direct experience in a data center or infrastructure service provider environment is considered a strong plus.
What We Offer (Benefits)
Compensation: Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience level.
Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, technical leadership, and professional career growth within Iron Mountain.
#Li-Remote
Reasonably expected salary range: $107,500.00 - $143,300.00
Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.
Category: Finance
Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here .
Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data center operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.
To view the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law posters and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Requisition: J0106917
At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.
We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in category manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, marketing, or a related field required
- Three or more years of category management, merchandising, or procurement experience preferred
- Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Nielsen, IRI, or Tableau strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop category strategies, planograms, and vendor negotiations
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, finance, and supply chain teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting category reviews to leadership
Category Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a category manager in Colorado?
Most category manager roles in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or marketing, followed by experience in buying, merchandising, or procurement. Colorado has no state-issued license for category managers, so employers focus on demonstrated analytical ability and category expertise. Earning credentials such as the Certified Professional in Supply Management or the Category Management Association's certification strengthens a candidate's profile with Colorado employers in retail, grocery, and industrial sectors.
How much do category managers make in Colorado?
Category managers in Colorado earn a median of about $171,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $122,790 for the lowest 10% to over $247,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire category managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring category managers in Colorado right now include Crocs, JBS Foods, and CRUSOE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's strong retail grocery, natural products, and energy sectors mean category managers here often work across nationally recognized brands headquartered in the Denver metro.
Which Colorado cities have the most category manager jobs?
Greeley, Broomfield, and Denver lead Colorado for category manager openings. Denver dominates because it serves as a regional headquarters hub for grocery, retail, and energy companies, while Boulder and Colorado Springs attract roles tied to natural products brands, aerospace suppliers, and consumer goods companies with significant Front Range operations.
Are there remote category manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many supply chain roles, because category management is largely analytical and presentation-based rather than requiring daily on-site presence. About 100% of category manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in desk-based procurement work. Strategic planning, data analysis, and vendor communication tasks translate well to remote settings, though roles with frequent store resets or supplier visits remain predominantly on-site.
How can I get hired as a category manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a category analyst or assistant buyer role first. King Soopers, Target's Colorado operations, and natural products distributors based in the Boulder and Denver corridor regularly hire category analysts and merchandising coordinators who develop into full category managers. A background in retail buying, demand planning, or CPG sales provides a strong lateral transfer. Earning the Category Management Association's foundational certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that offsets limited direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to category manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to category manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across retail, energy, natural products, and industrial sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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