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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $240K *

Unlock potential by driving go-to-market strategies for innovative AI products. Collaborate across teams to translate technical capabilities into compelling narratives, ensuring customer success and m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead end-to-end recruitment for senior roles, partnering with executives to shape hiring strategies and enhance talent acquisition initiatives. Drive process improvements and deliver exceptional candi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the development and optimization of digital eCommerce platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering innovation and collaboration across cross-functiona...

Richmond Hill, ONRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic SaaS company by driving revenue growth through strategic sales cycles. Leverage your expertise in complex enterprise solutions to build relationships and exceed target...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to quality operations initiatives by reviewing study documents, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qual...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$248K - $310K *

Drive the evolution of a cutting-edge integration platform, leading a high-performing engineering team while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance third-party supply connectivity and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Drive complex, multimillion-dollar IT programs with global impact, collaborating with C-suite leaders. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives, ensuring accountability and measurab...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $150K *

Develop strategic business relationships to drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Utilize market insights to create tailored business plans and ensure profitable account management w...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic agency by leading complex client campaigns. Manage project scope, timelines, and budgets while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality result...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $212K *

Drive new product adoption across post-sale processes by integrating strategies, analyzing data, and executing plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and me...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Transform client relationships as a Senior Account Manager, overseeing a portfolio of enterprise clients. Drive strategic growth, navigate complex corporate structures, and deliver exceptional service...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at driving growth and expanding market presence through strategic sales planning, client relationship management, and business development in the public sector, ensuring long-term...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform user engagement by owning product roadmaps, collaborating cross-functionally, and leveraging data to drive impactful solutions. Engage with customers to identify opportunities and validate h...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $184K *

Join us to shape the technical marketing strategy for our API, cloud, and security products. You'll drive go-to-market initiatives, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $250K *

Drive the development of a consumer credit card from concept to launch, focusing on user experience, underwriting, and rewards. Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless product that meets custome...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $193K *

Lead integrated commercial technology strategy execution across multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment of priorities, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance value realization and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $132K *

Champion the design of agent-ready workflows by translating complex business processes into clear requirements. Collaborate with product teams to enhance AI capabilities and ensure seamless human-agen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $147K *

Drive the future of order forecasting by leading a regional team to optimize product orders, ensuring data accuracy and effective communication across stakeholders to enhance customer service and oper...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing courier data management systems, ensuring compliance and elevating user experience. Collaborate with global teams to drive product strategy and optimize processes for maxi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Business Analyst, collaborating with cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways and enhance the US Payments landscape through innovative solutions and...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks 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.