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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$139K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic product development for a diverse insurance portfolio, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance performance and achieve revenue targets throughout the product li...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative demand generation strategies that drive pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate across departments to optimize campaigns and mentor teams, ensuring al...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $220K *

Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $135K *

Transform the billing and pricing landscape by driving platform strategy, enhancing user experiences, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and busine...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Engage in strategic automation initiatives to enhance manufacturing capabilities, leading complex projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and al...

St. James, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Transform global partner marketing strategies to drive growth and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute integrated campaigns and optimize performance across diverse markets, e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower our growth by managing the positioning, messaging, and GTM strategy across multiple industries, ensuring impactful narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders and drive revenue growth t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate the delivery of complex, cross-functional programs by leading strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with client objectives and operational excellenc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the Resident Onboarding Lift product, driving strategy and execution in partnership with AppFolio. Own the roadmap, influence product outcomes, and enhance customer experiences while collabora...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of our organic social media presence by managing channels, coordinating campaigns, and leveraging analytics to enhance engagement and community growth across multiple platforms...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $161K *

Manage product development from concept to release, focusing on technical solutions. Engage with clients to define requirements, drive innovation, and ensure products meet business needs while collabo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$155K *

Transform complex challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and justice leaders to drive product strategy and execution, enhancing the criminal justice syste...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy for a high-impact AI platform. Collaborate across teams to translate vision into actionable roadmaps, driving innovation and customer value while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $155K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic business initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring teams to achieve performance excellence while fostering a high-performing environment...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$104K - $202K *

Lead the charge in workforce transformation programs, driving strategy, governance, and execution across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance manager readiness and associate experience, ens...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead demand generation initiatives to drive sustainable pipeline growth and market engagement. Collaborate cross-departmentally to optimize strategies, mentor teams, and enhance brand awareness throug...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $203K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful customer advocacy programs that enhance relationships and amplify authentic customer voices. Collaborate across teams to create compelling stories and drive engag...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a large-scale FHWA communications program, ensuring effective contract leadership, quality management, and stakeholder engagement across a multidisciplinary team to deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by leading product marketing strategies that bridge development and customer needs. Drive market success through compelling narratives, deep market insights, and impactful go-to-mark...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Drive Walmart's upstream resin strategy by building supplier relationships and enhancing sustainability. Lead category strategies, negotiate agreements, and analyze market dynamics to ensure supply co...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock product potential by leading the development of innovative food safety solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex industry challenges and drive scalable product strat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $209K *

Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring seamless operations across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance, performance, and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring operational excellence across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance and stakehold...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.