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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$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality cost management services for large-scale data center projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met throughout the...

United StatesRemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $171K *

Drive customer success by managing strategic partnerships in hospitality, ensuring seamless onboarding and tailored support. Foster relationships with stakeholders to optimize energy efficiency and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing for MRO and renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure material avail...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $195K *

Elevate product marketing by creating compelling collateral for AI solutions, collaborating with product teams, and aligning messaging across audiences, while ensuring materials are current and impact...

Austin, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of credit products by driving platform strategy, collaborating across functions, and delivering market-ready features that meet client needs and regulatory standa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $155K *

Contribute to our customer marketing strategy by developing programs that enhance engagement, retention, and advocacy. Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling customer stories and scalable...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive clinical study strategies and execution, ensuring compliance and quality in research initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop protocols and manage trials, while mentoring junior tea...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $169K *

Lead the transition to a modern, AI-native ITSM platform, enhancing service management across teams. Drive employee-centric design, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless integration while maintain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $126K *

Lead and optimize subcontract management by negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive successful federal contracting outcomes while mentoring junior sta...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining the buyer experience in B2B software. As a Principal Product Manager, you'll lead strategy, drive product delivery, and enhance buyer trust across multiple platforms, ens...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing a diverse portfolio of retail and industrial properties across multiple states. This hands-on role focuses on operational excellence, financial performance, and tenant...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$175K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading global product strategies that drive growth and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize customer needs, enhance product performance, and support internatio...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex commercial contracts, balancing legal and business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive negotiations and enhance contracting process...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing in B2B SaaS. Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to craft compelling narratives, build essential sales tools, and drive successful product...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $128K *

Shape the future of client engagement by driving retention and growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop insights, and enhance client experiences, ensuring im...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading strategic merchandising planning and financial forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights and optimize category performance while mentoring a high-per...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $172K *

Drive the commercial strategy for a private label portfolio across ecommerce channels. Lead growth initiatives, optimize performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand presence and p...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $125K *

Join a team that's redefining global benefits programs! Collaborate to design and implement innovative health, wellness, and retirement solutions across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and enhan...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis as you lead consolidated forecasts, enhance reporting quality, and partner with executives to drive strategic decisions. Utilize AI and automation to optimize p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data collaboration by leading product strategy for clean rooms and data delivery platforms. Drive innovation in privacy-conscious solutions while ensuring scalability and alignment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Champion transportation optimization by leading strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and network performance across global operations. Drive innovation in operating models and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.