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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$184K - $188K *

Join a team that's leading technical operations for classified cloud services. Provide expert guidance, oversee quality metrics, and ensure seamless service delivery while collaborating with engineeri...

Virginia, USRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the employee experience by partnering with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture while managing key HR processes across multiple...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $211K *

Champion growth and retention in community pharmacy sales through strategic relationship-building and consultative solutions. Drive performance in a dynamic, field-based role with extensive travel and...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive client satisfaction as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing eDiscovery projects, managing budgets, and consulting on best practices. Lead teams, enhance workflows, and ensure timely delivery whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$168K - $210K *

Transform pricing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and model deployment. Drive the evolution of pricing platforms, integrating advanced AI to streamline workflow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic project delivery across multiple squads, ensuring alignment with business priorities and effective communication among stakeholders. Utilize program management exp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing end-to-end recruitment processes, engaging diverse candidates, and collaborating with global teams to enhance talent acquisition strategies in a dynamic semiconductor...

Malvern, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive client success by managing executive relationships and enhancing revenue cycle performance for top enterprise clients. Leverage expertise to implement strategic plans, improve operational outcom...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive client success by enhancing revenue cycle performance and fostering strategic relationships with enterprise clients. Leverage expertise to implement solutions, manage risks, and ensure measurabl...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Champion the proposal process by leading submissions, coordinating resources, and ensuring strategic alignment. Drive improvements in proposal development while fostering collaboration across teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, leading teams to design and deliver impactful AI solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while shaping the future of AI system...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining finance analytics by leading strategic forecasting and performance management. Drive impactful financial insights and methodologies while collaborating with leadership to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of 3D modeling and virtual simulation. Lead daily operations, provide technical direction, and ensure project success while collaborating with Government stakehol...

Leavenworth, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Optimize procurement processes and vendor relationships, ensuring effective contract management and risk mitigation in a dynamic technology environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in construction project delivery, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope. Lead cross-functional collaboration, manage compliance, and foster a high-pe...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Take ownership of client relationships by guiding enterprise clients through technical integrations and offering strategic insights. Leverage your expertise in digital marketing to enhance client succ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$193K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex, cross-functional programs, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features while driving alignment across Product, Engineering, and Design teams in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Lead procurement initiatives by managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic sourcing and achieve business objectives while bal...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K *

Shape strategic transactions as the Deal Desk lead for North America, collaborating with Sales and cross-functional teams to enhance deal structure, execution, and compliance while optimizing processe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $283K *

Lead the charge in global benefits and well-being program implementation, ensuring alignment with company values. Collaborate with HR teams and vendors to enhance employee experience and maintain comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion revenue growth by managing ISV channel partners, driving strategies, and optimizing performance. Build strong relationships, analyze data, and identify new opportunities to enhance profitabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading regional learning operations across the Americas and EMEA. Drive operational excellence, optimize processes, and enhance learning experiences while collaborating with di...

Farmington, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by leading high-performing sales teams and executing strategic sales initiatives. This role combines leadership with deep expertise in performance marketing to achieve ambitious b...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $125K *

Drive operational efficiency and optimize workflows within the Customer Success organization, managing projects and enhancing systems to support continuous improvement and data integrity across teams...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $180K *

Shape the future of medical device development by driving project execution, collaboration, and innovation within a dynamic Research & Development team focused on enhancing healthcare outcomes and pat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.