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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$128K - $165K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role driving product strategy and execution across technical and customer-focused teams, managing diverse supplier relationships and ensuring robust supply chain soluti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $171K *

Champion the delivery of complex clinical projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost objectives are met. Lead cross-functional teams, manage client expectations, and drive risk resolution while foster...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $195K *

Drive end-to-end integration governance and value realization across acquisitions. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution, synergy delivery, and alignment with operational excelle...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $116K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing customer lifecycle marketing campaigns that enhance engagement, retention, and advocacy, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive measurable...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Lead the execution of complex IT infrastructure projects, ensuring mission success for critical U.S. Coast Guard programs. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage resources to deliver seamless techno...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Collaborate with leaders to manage employee relations and complex investigations, providing expert guidance and risk assessments in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive best practices and support w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Elevate client engagement by designing and delivering high-impact executive experiences. Lead flagship events and premium convenings that enhance Nielsen's brand perception and drive strategic account...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining premium client experiences through high-stakes convenings. Lead flagship events and executive forums, driving engagement and retention among top decision-makers in a dyna...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion high-impact cloud initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, security, and customer trust. Drive product strategy for updates and communications while managing comple...

Teaneck, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by owning the lifecycle strategy that drives retention and lifetime value. Design multi-channel journeys, leverage data insights, and collaborate cross-functionally to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $148K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving customer experience insights that influence product and business strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct impactful research and advocat...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by building and scaling credit card acquisition channels through innovative affiliate partnerships, targeted paid search, and social programs, while collaborating with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping our marketing technology ecosystem, driving product strategy and team development while enhancing workflows and cross-channel capabilities for data-driven marketing success...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain strategies for high-volume and low-volume space programs. Leverage your expertise in procurement and supplier management to drive efficiency and reliability...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Empower data management excellence by leading clinical studies, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with sponsors to meet project timelines and optimize processes wh...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI products by leading strategy, vision, and execution. Drive innovation through collaboration and influence, ensuring exceptional value and responsible practices across diverse bu...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative AI-powered products, shaping strategy and vision while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional business and customer value through effectiv...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in market intelligence and sales support, bridging teams to drive insights and strategies in U.S. power markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and enhance cu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower partner marketing initiatives by developing strategies that drive qualified referrals and pipeline growth across diverse partner ecosystems in North America and EMEA. Collaborate with stakehol...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer engagement by providing expert pre-sales technical support, leading complex solution development, and delivering impactful presentations to ensure tailored solutions meet client nee...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage customer renewals, fostering strong relationships and driving retention. Leverage your negotiation skills to maximize profits while ensuring client satisfaction and n...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $119K *

Drive impactful health initiatives by leading high-visibility projects across the Health Systems segment. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage resources, and deliver results through effective plannin...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $319K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cybersecurity by leading a dynamic team of Solutions Engineers. Drive partner engagement, foster relationships, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance per...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Unlock potential by managing end-to-end sourcing for data center networking equipment, leading negotiations, and maintaining vendor relationships in a fast-paced, supply-constrained environment to sup...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading hands-on implementations of Celonis solutions, leveraging AI tools to deliver impactful outcomes for enterprise customers. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate busine...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   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.