Senior Category Manager Jobs

Explore Senior Category Manager jobs for experienced professionals who lead category strategy, merchandising, sourcing, and business growth. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior roles where you can shape product portfolios, improve performance, and deliver measurable results.

What Does a Senior Category Manager Do?

Senior Category Managers guide the performance and direction of one or more product or service categories. They analyze customer and market trends, set assortment and pricing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and work with teams across marketing, sales, finance, and operations. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on retail merchandising, e-commerce, procurement, or category growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Value

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in category management, merchandising, strategic sourcing, or a related field. Strong candidates bring analytical skills, commercial judgment, negotiation experience, and the ability to turn data into actionable plans. Leadership, communication, financial forecasting, and proficiency with relevant analytics or planning tools can also be important.

Senior Category Manager Salary and Opportunities

Compensation varies by industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Senior roles may include ownership of significant revenue or spend, team leadership, and opportunities to advance into director-level positions. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to find opportunities aligned with experienced candidates.

Find Your Next Category Management Role

Search Senior Category Manager openings on Ladders to compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities. Review each listing for salary details, qualifications, and role scope, then tailor your résumé to highlight category results, strategic initiatives, supplier outcomes, and measurable business impact.

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$115K - $125K *

Drive the vision and strategy for analytics products, enhancing client insights and program value. Collaborate across teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions, ensuring seamless integration and measurabl...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Shape your career by managing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently and effectively...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical projects across IT, Security, and Compliance. Engage with customers to translate technical needs into actionable plans while ensuring seamless internal co...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by optimizing product performance across channels. Drive revenue and margin through data-driven insights, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer...

Port Washington, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $253K *

Shape competitive strategies by analyzing market trends and competitors. Drive insights for data and AI security, supporting diverse stakeholders globally. Own competitive messaging and tools to enhan...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with complex customer accounts as a trusted advisor, driving adoption and optimization of solutions. Leverage technical expertise and strategic account management to enhance customer satisfacti...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance program execution by leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI initiatives. Collaborate with remote developers, manage Agile processes, and ensure alignment with business goals while drivin...

Pleasant Grove, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $165K *

Champion innovative product development for K-12 education, driving strategy from concept to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate market insights into impactful solutions that...

Seattle, WARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while negotiating agreements that align with business objectives and protect comp...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $176K *

Reimagine operational excellence by leading the Critical Sparing Program to enhance network reliability and customer experience through strategic governance, 24x7 readiness, and cross-functional partn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $140K *

Drive vendor partnerships and product strategy for material handling solutions, ensuring seamless integration of multi-vendor systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and maintai...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Build your expertise in product management by driving the strategy and execution of our Commerce product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and deliver impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $157K *

Drive the vision and strategy for Sales and Service GTM systems, leading cross-functional initiatives and optimizing Salesforce technologies to enhance operational efficiency and modernize legacy syst...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $163K *

Shape the future of AI in our organization as a strategic leader driving enterprise-wide adoption and integration of AI technologies, enhancing productivity and delivering measurable results through i...

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the AI/ML product strategy across multiple business units, driving integration and data-centric solutions that enhance customer value and revenue growth through innovative workflows and collabora...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $175K *

Unlock the potential of our NTN device ecosystem by driving strategic partnerships with OEMs, chipset vendors, and manufacturers. Collaborate cross-functionally to align product roadmaps and ensure su...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead capital markets activities, managing debt, cash flow forecasting, and investor relations. Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare executive materials and oversee pension investments while ensuri...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile delivery for technology modernization initiatives. Drive project planning, stakeholder coordination, and disciplined management to ensure multidisciplinary teams achi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Elevate your career by leading high-impact Facebook and Instagram campaigns, focusing on performance optimization and strategic account management for top-tier clients in a dynamic marketing environme...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $121K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by leading a team to enhance service delivery across key facility categories. Drive performance, manage escalations, and implement process improvements to ensure complia...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $212K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AI search functionality, empowering legal professionals to seamlessly find documents. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize search relevance, performance, and use...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing impactful product marketing strategies that resonate with K-12 decision-makers. Drive adoption and revenue growth through compelling messaging and AI-enabled processes, e...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Category Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Category Manager develops and executes plans to improve the performance of a product or service category. Responsibilities often include analyzing market and sales data, managing assortment and pricing, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Category Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for several years of experience in category management, merchandising, sourcing, procurement, or a related area. Analytical ability, negotiation skills, commercial judgment, and experience influencing stakeholders are frequently valued.

  • How much do Senior Category Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, company, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information and details.

  • Where do Senior Category Managers work?question toggle

    Senior Category Managers work across industries including retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, technology, and manufacturing. Roles may focus on merchandising, product assortment, procurement, supplier strategy, or category growth.

  • How can I find Senior Category Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Category Manager listings on Ladders and filter opportunities based on factors such as location and employer. Compare the responsibilities and qualifications, and tailor your résumé to demonstrate measurable category and business results.