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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$160K - $210K *

Join us to drive strategic sourcing initiatives in Facilities, managing project delivery and resource allocation while aligning account objectives with measurable outcomes across diverse client accoun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Empower project success by managing cost control and planning for critical infrastructure projects. Utilize expertise to lead negotiations, provide estimates, and enhance value management across large...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services for large-scale construction projects. Leverage your expertise in a client-facing role, ensuring project objectives are...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $200K *

Join us as a Senior Product Manager to shape the strategy and roadmap for a key product area, leveraging AI to drive innovation and enhance client value while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Pioneer the future of eCommerce by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage AI tools, drive innovation, and enhance client experiences in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $186K *

Drive strategic transformation in Customer Success, enhancing proactive initiatives and value delivery across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize segmentation, capaci...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion product positioning and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment between product and sales teams. Drive messaging and enablement for corporate internal audit solutions in a fast-paced envi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $327K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for a cutting-edge data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that simplifies complex technology, driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive HR operations, fostering employee relations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams while driving strategic initiatives and providing hands-on...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of large-scale construction projects, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance. Oversee project governance, track milestones, and enhance processes while fostering client relations...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$109K - $173K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to enhance financial forecasting and reporting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to improve business intelligence systems and drive key performance i...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data management by guiding strategic direction and execution for B2G registration and reporting platforms. Collaborate across technical and business domains to...

Iowa City, IARemote

Yesterday

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

$160K - $180K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategic initiatives in Adaptive Training and Continuous Learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and achiev...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring timely project delivery and budget adherence while engaging stakeholders and maintaining commercial controls in a dyn...

Frederick, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead procurement initiatives by providing expert acquisition support to enhance operational efficiency and compliance within federal programs, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$179K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex manufacturing cost advisory projects. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance for clients while collaborating...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to deliver significant value across multiple categories in a dynamic en...

Leola, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Empower sales teams by owning the go-to-market strategy for CPQ. Collaborate with product and sales leadership to define messaging, drive adoption, and enhance revenue operations through innovative ma...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join us to lead North America's field and demand marketing efforts, driving pipeline and revenue through strategic programs and cross-functional collaboration with sales and marketing teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful product marketing strategies, leading positioning, pricing, and launches. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into measurable results while building a robust product m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $157K *

Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing for metals, driving cost savings and supplier performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and ensure supply continuity whil...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $139K *

Drive proposal development for industrial water treatment projects, leading cross-functional teams to create competitive solutions. Engage throughout the sales cycle, ensuring alignment with strategic...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $151K *

Pioneer strategies in Amazon marketplace for diverse beauty brands, driving growth and optimizing performance. Lead and develop teams while managing P&L, fostering collaboration, and enhancing brand v...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by driving new business opportunities within existing accounts. Leverage your sales expertise to identify needs, engage stakeholders, and collaborate with teams to deliv...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.