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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$200K - $250K *

Lead identity and permissions management as you shape a user-centric platform, balancing complexity with simplicity to empower teams and drive product vision in a dynamic fintech environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth in industrial water treatment through consultative sales and strategic relationship building. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

East Rutherford, NJRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $216K *

Shape brand strategy and development for a diverse portfolio, driving growth through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that enhance customer engagement and alig...

Hoboken, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $201K *

Take ownership of regulatory strategy development for robotic systems, ensuring compliance and timely submissions. Collaborate with engineering and clinical teams to drive project success in securing...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by driving satisfaction and growth through strategic partnerships. Leverage your L&D expertise to enhance client engagement and ensure program success while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining legal operations in a fast-paced healthtech environment. As a key player, you'll manage complex contracts, drive compliance, and leverage technology to enhance efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in On-Demand Mobility and Fleet Technology. You'll cultivate strategic customer relationships, identify growth opportunities, and leverage HERE's advanced locatio...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth, enhance positioning, and enable cross-functional collaboration. Leverage AI to optimize messaging and ensure impactful launc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading the product vision for a critical billing module. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance telecom billing systems, ensuring operational efficiency and excep...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

Advance your career by leading supplier development initiatives that enhance performance and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while driving continuo...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth marketing initiatives that accelerate revenue and enhance account engagement. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to implement targeted strategies, leveraging AI for personalized c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $189K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for oncology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful customer engage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $205K *

Drive authorization optimization by leading strategy and delivery for payments and fraud decisioning. Collaborate with engineering and data science to enhance transaction performance and recover reven...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming sustainable production strategies and market access initiatives. Lead philanthropic investments and engage with stakeholders to enhance livelihoods for smallholder farm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Elevate integrations by leading the product roadmap, focusing on API-first solutions and enhancing developer experience to drive scalability and monetization across the platform...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K *

Drive innovation in healthcare technology by leading product management efforts, connecting cross-functional teams, and shaping the product roadmap to enhance value-based care solutions. Engage hands...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $260K *

Transform your career by leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive learning ecosystem for Assurance teams, fostering high-performance and collaboration across the organization to enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Lead impactful product marketing initiatives by transforming complex AI Gateway messaging into actionable sales enablement and competitive intelligence. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance field...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing compelling proposals for government contracts, managing the entire proposal process from strategy to submission. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complia...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $215K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise customer relationships by managing renewals, identifying risks, and driving engagement strategies. Collaborate across teams to ensure customer value and satisfa...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape the future of partner marketing by crafting compelling narratives that drive adoption and engagement for our Buyer Intent product line, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $185K *

Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.