Category Manager

Overview Category Manager

Location:

Austin, TX (In Office), Pearland, TX (In Office)
Pay Range $130,000 – $500,000+ total compensation

This is not a title-based range.

It is a capability-based range.

Compensation Philosophy $130k–$200k:
Proven category manager, strong executor $200k–$300k:
High-performing category owner, trusted decision‑maker $400k–$500k+:
Rare contributor who consistently drives outsized financial impact

The Role Buc-ee’s is hiring Category Managers to own and grow major merchandise categories.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, pricing, merchandising, and supplier relationships.

You will not just analyze performance. You will own category outcomes and drive decisions that materially impact revenue and margin.

What You’ll Be Responsible For Creating and developing a long-term plan and ongoing strategy for development of the category

Own category performance : sales, margin, pricing, assortment, and execution

Build long-term category strategy and annual operating plans

Lead pricing strategy, competitive positioning, and assortment planning

Identify and close category opportunity gaps

Lead SKU rationalization and promotion strategy

Develop and manage supplier relationships and negotiations

Translate data into clear operational decisions

Conduct field visits to improve store-level execution

Build executive-level reporting and decision support

Lead cross-functional initiatives with merchandising, operations, and ITProject management which will include developing project plans, processes, and timeline

Develop key supplier relationships for category management initiatives

Who This Role Is For This role is for high judgment operators who:

Are comfortable owning decisions, not just analysis

Think strategically about category growth and profitability

Communicate insights to executives without noise

Care about results more than titles

Category experience is valuable, but high capability operators who learn quickly can succeed here.

Required Capabilities Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
Strong experience working with large retail or operational datasets

Experience building pricing, assortment, or category strategy

Data visualization experience (Tableau, Micro Strategy, or similar)
Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities

Education & Experience BA/BS + 2–4 years relevant experienceor

Master’s degree + 1–2 years relevant experience

We value capability and judgment over pedigree.

Benefits
25 days PTO (use it, cash it, or roll it)
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

This is an in-office role. Remote work is not available.

Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.

Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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