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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$123K - $157K *

Lead the charge in global sourcing strategies for plastics, driving supplier relationships and cost optimization while ensuring supply continuity and supporting new product introductions across manufa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading change management strategies that drive sustainable business improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance communication, stakeholder engagement, an...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$178K - $338K *

Redefine financial planning with leadership in Workday Adaptive Planning implementations. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting, optimize processes, and drive enterprise performance management...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$119K - $221K *

Champion the global strategy for the EMS/PCBA category, driving sourcing initiatives and supplier management to optimize costs and enhance supply chain resilience across local and global teams...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of project management by leading software implementations, enhancing efficiency, and collaborating with diverse teams. Drive success through strategic planning and effective communica...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Lead the development of original concepts and frameworks, leveraging insights and AI to enhance team capabilities and deliver i...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative creative strategies that elevate performance marketing. Collaborate across teams to develop impactful video and static ads, leveraging insights and AI to drive results and establish...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $135K *

Transform product vision into reality by driving execution and collaboration across teams. Leverage data and AI to enhance risk data accessibility, ensuring customers can act swiftly and confidently o...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $137K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by partnering with leaders to optimize growth and resource allocation. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements in a dynamic, high-v...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Transform your career by managing employee benefits for diverse clients. Collaborate with Producers and Executives to deliver exceptional service, analyze plans, and drive compliance while fostering s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $229K *

Lead the charge in managing creative projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and maintain quality control for all a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that leads complex technical infrastructure projects, driving AI initiatives and operational improvements through effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined planni...

British Columbia, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $216K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product marketing strategies, enabling sales success through compelling materials and training. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product positioning and empower s...

California, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $155K *

Empower operational excellence by leading governance frameworks for strategic initiatives. Collaborate across functions to ensure effective execution, visibility into progress, and alignment with busi...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 days ago

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

$117K - $152K *

Shape the future of data delivery by managing cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution and governance of data and model projects while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading eCommerce firm by driving global business strategy, overseeing P&L, and enhancing marketplace operations. Leverage your expertise in digital marketing and account mana...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate employee and contractor payouts by managing end-to-end execution. Collaborate with engineering and partners to enhance payment methods while ensuring quality and reliability in a high-trust en...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's redefining the Fine & Decorative Arts landscape. Drive strategic growth by transforming buyer demand into actionable supply opportunities, enhancing seller partnerships, and optimiz...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to define and execute innovative payment infrastructure strategies, enhancing capabilities through cutting-edge technologies and partnerships. Lead cross-functional initiatives to...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the Sales organization by building strategic talent pipelines, advising leaders on hiring strategies, and enhancing recruitment processes to meet evolving business needs in a dynamic, high-gro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $260K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies that drive enterprise-wide impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges, influence executive priorities, and deliver exceptional cu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic projects, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and meet client expectations while fostering g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading revenue operations, optimizing CRM systems, and driving data integrity. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance marketing and sales strategies while owning the tech st...

RemoteRemote

1 week 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.