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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$148K - $263K *

Champion innovative financial solutions by leading complex OneStream implementations. Collaborate with teams to design scalable architectures, optimize performance, and ensure high-quality deliverable...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $263K *

Architect high-performance OneStream solutions by translating complex requirements into scalable designs. Lead a team of consultants, ensuring technical quality and optimizing integrations while excee...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing team to create compelling thought leadership content. Drive strategic narratives that align with business priorities and market trends while fosterin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $180K *

Lead the delivery of complex DevOps and cloud infrastructure projects, driving collaboration across engineering teams. Manage risks, dependencies, and execution plans to ensure successful project outc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives from planning to execution, driving accountability and collaboration across teams while enhancing project management processes and methodologies fo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Transform inventory management strategies across a multi-location distribution network, ensuring optimal stock levels and alignment with customer demand while driving performance improvements and cost...

Arlington, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Lead the development of AI governance solutions, transforming research into market-ready products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer-focused outcomes and drive product success...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K *

Unlock potential by driving investment product sales through strategic relationships with Financial Advisors. Collaborate with Client Relationship Managers to achieve regional sales goals while mentor...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $105K *

Collaborate with us to manage federal government contracts, ensuring compliance and effective execution throughout the contracting lifecycle. Support proposal development, contract administration, and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing data integration for the U.S. Coast Guard. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll lead the implementation and maintenance of the Cloud Data Pipeline, ensuring robust data sh...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $192K *

Unlock growth by managing a diverse territory, driving sales across global enterprise and local accounts. Engage with senior stakeholders, navigate complex environments, and lead the full sales cycle...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of autonomous ground support equipment by leading product strategy and roadmap development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, performance, and reliability...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the consolidation of financial models and metrics, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making across the organization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $145K *

Advance supply chain efficiency by optimizing operations, collaborating cross-functionally, and implementing innovative solutions. Engage with stakeholders to analyze performance metrics and support k...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $195K *

Empower a high-performing team to enhance customer retention and growth. Drive strategic initiatives, manage performance metrics, and foster collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with b...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower strategic growth by managing key accounts across diverse sectors. Drive revenue, enhance client relationships, and deliver integrated solutions while collaborating with global teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation and sustainability by managing complex accounts, leading negotiations, and executing strategic sales plans to achieve financial targets and foster long-term custo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead multiple real estate projects in financial services, managing planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on MEP systems and automation. Your strategic insight will drive su...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $126K *

Unlock potential by providing expert compliance advisory services to diverse organizations. Collaborate with clients to enhance grant management, internal controls, and operational effectiveness throu...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing cross-functional teams and customer expectations with minimal direction. Drive financial stewardshi...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships. Collaborate with senior executives to position as a trusted partner, focusing on digital transformation and consultative e...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $159K *

Drive the transformation of AI agent capabilities into scalable, revenue-generating products. Collaborate across teams to define strategies, evaluate opportunities, and lead product commercialization...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful customer experience consulting by analyzing complex data, mentoring junior consultants, and driving projects to successful, measurable results, all while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $126K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple healthcare projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success while adhering to budget and scope cons...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.