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 - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving financial insights and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client proposals and contract renewals while navigatin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $165K *

Empower data center development by leading complex projects from site acquisition to construction. Drive client relationships, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure successful project delivery wh...

Dallas, TXRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of production Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize workflows, ensuring operational excellence a...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $173K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives within the Digital Infrastructure sector, leveraging industry expertise to drive growth and build relationships with key stakeholders. Identify and close opportunities...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Agentic Banking by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance back-office operations and drive fin...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Champion innovative research by managing grants and contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with faculty across diverse public health disciplines to enhance funding opportunities and support...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Innovate surgical education by collaborating with academic centers to drive endorsements, training standards, and procedural growth. Leverage clinical data and faculty advocacy to establish da Vinci a...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $193K *

Join a team that's driving market success through strategic product marketing. Leverage customer insights and market analysis to shape commercialization strategies, enhance product positioning, and fo...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $195K *

Transform global service growth strategies and drive profitable solutions through innovative commercial offerings, pricing, and customer insights while leading a dynamic team in a fully remote environ...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $160K *

Shape the future of developer marketing by leading global initiatives that drive engagement and adoption. Collaborate across teams to create impactful campaigns and ensure a unified brand voice, trans...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization. Drive impactful programs while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing for AI solutions. Shape messaging, drive competitive intelligence, and create impactful content to connect technology with customer value. Collaborate cro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading a team of data scientists and analysts. Drive advanced analytics initiatives, foster collaboration with stakeholders, and ensure high-quality deliver...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Empower our brands by owning and executing a dynamic organic social media strategy. Collaborate across teams to create engaging content, drive audience growth, and measure impact, while ensuring brand...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $135K *

Support growth by coaching client-facing professionals to enhance pipelines, advance opportunities, and strengthen client relationships. Collaborate with leaders to execute strategies and drive measur...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$144K - $211K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Industrial Controls workstreams, ensuring seamless execution of NPI programs. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative automation solutions on time and within...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $130K *

Optimize procurement strategies for structural components in renewable energy projects. Lead sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations to enhance project efficiency and cost-effectivene...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional project execution in Medication Contracting, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Drive improvements, manage risks, and enhance collaboration across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance progress at the intersection of clinical trials and supply chain management. Leverage your expertise to streamline processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful pro...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $125K *

Grow your career by driving sales in the high-tech water treatment sector. Leverage your industry relationships and expertise to expand market presence, develop strategic plans, and lead negotiations...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth in the Consumer Goods, Retail, and Travel sectors, leveraging industry expertise and relationships to...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving new business acquisition and expanding opportunities across Consumer Goods, Retail, and Travel sectors. Leverage industry expertise to build relationships and position as a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $190K *

Empower client success by leading project management and engagement strategies, mentoring teams, and delivering impactful solutions through data analysis and operational expertise in contract manageme...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of legal and compliance solutions for the Canadian Federal Government by driving sales, educating clients on AI technology, and building strategic relationships with key stakehold...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.