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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$133K - $200K *

Accelerate clinical data management processes by leading data entry, ensuring quality, and overseeing database development for clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $200K *

Drive excellence in clinical data management by overseeing data processes, ensuring quality, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver timely and accurate results throughout the clinical trial lif...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $166K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for Defense and Health sectors, managing a team to drive supplier value, cost savings, and compliance while supporting growth and operational excellence across...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $98K *

Unlock potential by managing client partnerships and driving sales growth. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to achieve strategic goals, enhance marketing strategies, and identify new revenu...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$107K - $153K *

Take ownership of indirect spend categories, focusing on IT sourcing strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost savings, optimize vendor performance, and enhance procurement processes usi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the contract lifecycle by leading agent-driven workflows, leveraging data insights to enhance product value and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to innovate and deliver user-c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer retention by owning renewal strategies for public sector clients. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to enhance workflows, forecast outcomes, and ensure seamless renewal experi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $174K *

Transform financial reporting by leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance and accuracy in U.S. GAAP statements, while driving process improvements and digital initiatives to enhance operati...

Holbrook, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving workflow strategies that enhance customer experiences and streamline processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $195K *

Accelerate progress at digital modernization initiatives by leading human-centered product design. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, automate processes, and create AI-enabled experi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $283K *

Explore opportunities by leading large-scale, high-complexity projects. Collaborate across multifunctional teams, manage customer relationships, and ensure project success through efficient schedules...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $210K *

Develop and lead a high-performing Revenue Enablement team, driving strategic initiatives to enhance sales effectiveness and align enablement programs with evolving business needs in a fast-paced envi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new enterprise clients. Leverage industry expertise and executive relationships to navigate complex sales cycles, delivering tailored IT solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $217K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $186K *

Join our dynamic FinTech team as a Senior Product Manager, leading strategy, and execution to shape payment solutions. Leverage your product management expertise to drive growth and enhance customer e...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $145K *

Empower growth by leveraging your extensive network in Structured Finance to drive new business and revenue. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, navigating complex sales cycles w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $197K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...

Birmingham, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Innovate by leading global Credit & Collections operations, driving cash performance, and managing customer credit risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Drive growth in molecular diagnostics by creating market strategies, launching campaigns, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance transplant patient outcomes globally. Shape compelling narrati...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in clinical operations, leading global studies and ensuring regulatory compliance. Utilize your project management expertise to enhance efficiency and maintain hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $120K *

Transform business intelligence into actionable insights by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate across teams to create scalable solutions that enhance decision-making and drive measu...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by serving as a legal partner in procurement and supply chain, providing expert guidance and support in contract negotiation, vendor relations, and operational risk management acro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $151K *

Shape the product roadmap and drive delivery from discovery to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer-centric solutions and measurable business outcomes in a dynamic B2B...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform demand generation by architecting strategies to create, capture, and convert leads. Own multi-channel campaigns, optimize funnels, and collaborate with sales to drive substantial pipeline gr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.