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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$125K - $150K *

Drive market strategy and commercialization for a diverse product portfolio, leveraging customer insights and competitive analysis to enhance adoption and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to ens...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead day-to-day revenue operations, ensuring smooth sales processes and accurate reporting. Collaborate with Sales Managers to enhance data-driven decision-making and automate workflows, while maintai...

Denver, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $282K *

Drive design excellence in fintech by leading a team to enhance payment, billing, and timekeeping solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape user experiences that empower legal pro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at driving new business growth in IP services by engaging corporate IP departments and legal teams. Leverage consultative selling to expand accounts and build lasting relationships...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Optimize site acquisition strategies for data center projects, leading evaluations and negotiations to secure land and power infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure feasibili...

Houston, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex product group initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration. Mentor program managers while driving transformat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions in translational biology, driving product strategy and commercialization. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings that accelerate research and deliver insights in l...

St. Charles, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in complex category management, leveraging data insights to influence strategies and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable recommendations and opt...

Springdale, ARRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$86K - $143K *

Empower strategic growth by managing national accounts, enhancing customer relationships, and driving sales initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure custom...

Mooresville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping high-impact strategies and narratives for enterprise growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling pitches and support organic initiatives, driving success acr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $121K *

Empower strategic growth by analyzing M&A opportunities and driving business development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market positioning and support sustainability e...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $153K *

Champion innovative design solutions by leveraging AI tools to enhance product usability and streamline workflows. Collaborate closely with teams to prototype, test, and ship high-quality user experie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion complex heavy civil construction projects from planning to execution, collaborating with field leadership, clients, and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and successful project delive...

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1 week ago

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

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$81K - $129K *

Partner with us to drive project excellence across the Americas by managing upgrade planning and costing, ensuring high standards in productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational metrics throug...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $225K *

Champion complex projects by leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Utilize project management best practices to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction while adapting...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving financial strategy and analysis for the Fraud & Security Solutions unit. Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver insightful reporting, manage budgets, and support key bus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $234K *

Elevate the developer experience by partnering with external teams to integrate seamlessly with the API ecosystem. Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance tools while collaboratin...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $171K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive i...

Warrenville, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Champion market research initiatives by managing projects, translating client needs into actionable plans, and delivering insights that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Bristol, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower the future of entertainment metadata by leading go-to-market strategies, shaping narratives, and driving product launches. Collaborate across teams to establish market presence and deliver inn...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $101K *

Empower your career as you collaborate on innovative AI solutions, driving product delivery and operational excellence. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and support clien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.