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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$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex deals. Shape multi-year strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impa...

Waltham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $110K *

Shape the future of retail by identifying and implementing AI solutions that enhance frontline operations, improve sales, and drive productivity. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate business c...

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3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer growth in AI data center development by leading site acquisition, due diligence, and permitting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and maintain an acc...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pricing strategy and operations. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate pricing models, enhance profitability, and drive market competitiveness while managing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $165K *

Innovate the Federal and Defense marketing strategy by executing integrated, multi-channel programs that drive pipeline growth. Collaborate closely with sales leadership to engage diverse federal audi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $258K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Engagement Manager, leading complex consulting projects for pharmaceutical clients. Drive strategic medical initiatives, foster client relationships, and mentor teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$53K - $174K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional US individual tax services, ensuring compliance and strategic consulting for high net worth clients. Enjoy a flexible, remote work environment with a focus on...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $234K *

Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge AI models that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn complex challenges into scalable solutions, driving innovati...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $256K *

Shape the future of consumer products, retail, and logistics consulting by leading high-impact transformation programs, building client relationships, and driving business growth through innovative st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $256K *

Shape the future of consumer products and retail by driving large-scale transformations, cultivating executive relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and leading innovative initiatives in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion client partnerships by leveraging deep insights and strategic solutions to drive growth, enhance relationships, and deliver meaningful business outcomes for key merchant partners in a dynamic...

Harrisburg, PARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Elevate revenue operations by driving a unified GTM data strategy, delivering insights and analytics across teams to enhance decision-making and optimize performance in a senior individual contributor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead compliance initiatives by managing cybersecurity projects and teams. Collaborate with clients to ensure excellence in service delivery while steering resource strategy and risk mitigation to meet...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Drive market and competitive intelligence initiatives to enhance strategic decision-making across teams. Build a high-performing function that delivers insights on customer behavior, market trends, an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of global pricing strategies by leading initiatives to enhance pricing systems, drive operational excellence, and optimize commercial processes across regions and functions, fostering...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $116K *

Drive exceptional client experiences by leading delivery operations, managing relationships, and leveraging analytics to identify service gaps. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execut...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Transform the member experience by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance engagement and retention across digital platforms. Drive campaign execution and optimize member journeys using da...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform commercial contracts into strategic assets by leading negotiation and management of agreements in a dynamic environment, partnering closely with Sales and Customer Success teams to foster bu...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the demand generation strategy for the MSP segment, leading a high-impact team to optimize funnel performance and drive revenue growth through innovative marketing approaches and AI tools...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $180K *

Elevate accounting strategy for technology initiatives, ensuring compliance and driving innovation. Collaborate with Finance and Technology leaders to enhance efficiency, governance, and scalability w...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $180K *

Elevate financial integrity by leading strategic accounting initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence business decisions...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.