How much does a Category Specialist make? The average Category Specialist salary is $72,004 as of October 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $63,755 and $82,227. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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What does a Category Specialist do?
Category Specialist
Works with leadership to address all aspects of buying, market trends assessment pricing, product availability and operational standards.
January 05, 2020
Leads supplier relationship management in close collaboration with the business stakeholders (at same organizational level or one to two levels above and across manufacturing support functions such Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Technology, Environmental Health and Safety, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal).
January 06, 2020
Provide appropriate materials, supplies and services for day-to-day requirements, as well as, emergent work, overhauls, projects.
February 21, 2020
Manage purchases in the general goods and service category (worth more than $120 million), in accordance with a long-term strategy to be defined according to the requirements of the company and increases the involvement of Purchasing Strategic from 10% to 90%.
February 23, 2020
Demonstrate a high level of independence and self-motivated - take initiative and show resourcefulness while working in a flexible team environment.
March 20, 2020
Reviews all new item introductions to determine suitability for inclusion in planograms while managing product unit rationalization to maximize sales, margin and minimize inventory holding costs.
April 06, 2020
Understanding of specific category product lines and core customer purchase behavior, especially related to online/digital.
May 15, 2020
Category Specialist Salary in Major Cities
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Category Specialist Salary by City
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| City Name | Average Salary |
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| San Francisco, CA | $90,005 |
| Washington, DC | $80,155 |
| Miami, FL | $70,097 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,389 |
| Boston, MA | $81,127 |
| New York, NY | $86,621 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,536 |
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What is the average salary for Category Specialist in 2020?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Category Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Category Specialist ranges from $63,755 to $82,227 with the average base salary of $72,004. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,039 to $82,348 with the average total cash compensation of $72,135.
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| Average Salary | Average Salary Range | |
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| Base Salary | $72,004 | $63,755 - $82,227 |
| Bonus | $131 | $284 - $121 |
| Total Pay | $72,135 | $64,039 - $82,348 |
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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Comments about Category Specialist
What's the difference between Marketing Category Specialist and Category Specialist?
According to our latest salary estimation on October 28, 2020. The average salary of Category Specialist is $72,004, and the average salary of Marketing Category Specialist is $71,260. The average salary of Marketing Category Specialist is lower than Category Specialist. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
I am a Category Specialist, which location’s salary is higher, Barnstable, MA or New Britain, CT?
New Britain, CT typically sees higher pay than Barnstable, MA for Category Specialist. a Category Specialist Salary in New Britain, CT is $77,765 as of October 28, 2020; a Category Specialist Salary in Barnstable, MA is $75,930 as of October 28, 2020. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
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Why does the salary of a Category Specialist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Category Specialist?
Salary ranges for a Category Specialist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
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Salaries are ultimately dictated by the position being applied to, and hiring company, but there are several important pay factors that come into play based on your individual history that could impact your value to the company. Salary.com's Personal Salary Report will analyze these factors for you to help you maximize your earning potential. ( 2020-10-28 salary.com )
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Last Update: October 28, 2020