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 *

Unlock potential by driving client success for enterprise accounts. Lead customer engagement, ensure adoption of solutions, and collaborate effectively with teams to promote renewals, expansion, and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $255K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth by engaging in sales pursuits, demonstrating business value, and advising teams on value management principles to ensure successful customer outcomes and impact...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving financial excellence through detailed analysis, reporting, and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial performance and suppo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Join us to lead demand planning and logistics optimization in Life Sciences. Drive data-driven decisions, enhance capacity strategies, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to improve...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $141K *

Shape the future of sector marketing strategy by leading initiatives that align with corporate priorities and drive enterprise growth, while advising senior leadership on market opportunities and stra...

Dayton, OHRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $290K *

Champion the future of biopharmaceuticals by leading integrated launch strategies and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure readiness for commercialization, driving impactfu...

Houston, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful B2B marketing campaigns, ensuring brand messaging resonates across press, industry events, and digital channels. Leverage your expertise to enhance visibility and support the sales tea...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success and commercial growth by managing strategic relationships, identifying upsell opportunities, and ensuring client satisfaction across a diverse portfolio in th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic project management team, overseeing strategic program delivery and ensuring successful project outcomes while fostering team growth and adherence to PMO standards...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Optimize customer satisfaction by managing program delivery, product development, and quality plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve profitability and resolve complex issues while i...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $148K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects, managing resources, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive strategic initiatives and maintain client relationship...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Execute go-to-market strategies for product releases, translating technical features into compelling narratives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and maintain hig...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in VDC delivery across a regional portfolio of commercial construction projects. Set execution standards, manage a team of VDC professionals, and ensure field-relevant results while fo...

Henderson, NVRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with C-level executives and administrators to enhance client relationships, drive satisfaction, and optimize retirement plans. Collaborate across teams to ensure service excellence and identify...

Wisconsin, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in maximizing sales effectiveness by engaging customers, optimizing product offerings, and building lasting relationships within your territory to drive profitability and growth...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $115K *

Drive impactful category management insights for key retail accounts, analyzing data to enhance assortment, pricing, and promotions. Collaborate with sales teams to develop actionable strategies that...

Bethlehem, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $120K *

Lead strategic partnerships by driving sales growth and managing complex relationships. Implement tailored sales strategies that adapt to market trends and partner needs, collaborating closely with se...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $249K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide third party risk management, ensuring compliance and oversight across healthcare functions. Drive strategic direction, governance, and risk frameworks while...

Missouri, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion the design systems for institutional and consumer products, ensuring precision and accessibility. Collaborate closely with engineers to deliver high-quality components and documentation, driv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Transform our proposal development process by crafting compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance storytelling and optimize resources, ensuring our cap...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $175K *

Unlock strategic value through effective vendor management and resource optimization, enhancing the firm's research and information capabilities while collaborating across teams to drive innovation an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $220K *

Transform the global OEM and Advanced Therapeutics landscape by leading commercial strategy, driving growth, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative so...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $155K *

Transform executive reporting and insights for CapEx and OpEx portfolios. Design methodologies, drive cross-functional adoption, and engage leadership with actionable data to enhance financial decisio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.