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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$216K - $361K *

Drive customer retention and growth by managing strategic accounts, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences, and achieving revenue targets through effective account planning a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $232K *

Shape the future of operations by leading enterprise-wide transformation and optimizing manufacturing networks. Drive cross-functional initiatives, establish governance, and ensure effective change ma...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution for a key applications portfolio, driving innovation and growth through AI integration while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic hea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$195K - $270K *

Elevate borrower experiences by leading a fullstack engineering team to create intuitive, reliable web and mobile solutions. Shape technical strategy and modernize architecture while fostering collabo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $199K *

Join a team that's committed to transparency in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with global disclosure regulations. This role blends operational and strategic tasks, fostering collaboration and q...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $202K *

Drive customer success by serving as a technical expert, guiding implementations and optimizing strategies for Harness AppSec solutions. Collaborate with clients to ensure they achieve maximum value a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $143K *

Join a team that's driving strategic cybersecurity initiatives to enhance security posture, reduce risk, and achieve compliance. Collaborate across technical and business domains to ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the internal IT landscape by managing employee support, systems administration, and infrastructure scalability. Drive automation and security initiatives while enhancing user experience in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining food processing technology by leading equipment evaluation, design, and deployment. Collaborate globally to innovate and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance eff...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex, cross-functional programs that drive innovation in consumer energy products. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish frameworks, manage risks, and ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to drive new business opportunities with Large Enterprises, cultivating relationships with C-level executives and managing the full sales cycle to deliver exceptional client value...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...

Chelmsford, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage US customer retention programs to enhance loyalty and value. Lead advocacy initiatives and migration communications, ensuring seamless customer journeys. Collaborate cross-functionally to optim...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $289K *

Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...

Mountain View, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $234K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic billing initiatives that enhance revenue operations. Collaborate across teams to drive process improvements, ensuring financial integrity and operational exc...

San Bruno, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team to deliver high-quality wellbeing programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution, maintain standards, and enhance participa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $190K *

Transform the digital commerce experience by owning a high-velocity experimentation roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, improve conversion rates, and establish a robust exp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $140K *

Lead national account growth and category expansion in the Heavy-Duty sector. Drive strategic initiatives, build customer relationships, and collaborate across functions to enhance profitability and m...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's passionate about enhancing digital commerce experiences. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll lead innovative solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive product ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as a Senior Product Manager, driving innovative digital commerce solutions. Leverage data to enhance customer experiences and collaborate across teams to deliver i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Empower the legal team by negotiating complex commercial agreements, supporting global sales, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth while managing risk and ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.