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 *

Lead the charge in managing complex implementations for enterprise clients, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer success and optimize the use of...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the marketing strategy for the Smart Buildings Electrical Distribution NEMA business line in Latin America. Lead and coach the marketing team while driving profitable growth and ensuring align...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing lifecycle strategies for a global portfolio of medical devices, collaborating cross-functionally to drive product enhancements, competitive responses, and e...

Bothell, WARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $136K *

Join a team that's redefining customer experience by translating complex business needs into actionable technical requirements, ensuring seamless integration across platforms and delivering innovative...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the implementation of innovative solutions, leading projects across strategic accounts to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction while optimizing processes and fostering c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Empower People Operations by optimizing processes across the employee lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency, drive improvements, and maintain high-quality HR services while s...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in program management excellence, ensuring seamless operations and compliance across diverse teams while supporting critical Air Force contract initiatives and rapid-response readiness...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in pharmacovigilance, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety management for cancer therapies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug safety processes and sup...

Princeton, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the customer experience by owning product marketing strategies that resonate with diverse industries. Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to create impactful messaging and asset...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Elevate procurement efficiency by supporting contract operations, developing documentation, and liaising with stakeholders. Play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulations while managing compl...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Engage with engineering teams to streamline Navy Shore Datacenter integration. Validate requirements, guide Mission Owners through onboarding, and ensure compliance for seamless transitions in a remot...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive financial excellence by collaborating across teams to enhance planning and reporting processes. This role blends detailed analysis with strategic insight, offering visibility into key leadership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $259K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to drive strategic growth and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Manage complex negotiations and develop executive relationships while ove...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $112K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $115K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$198K - $298K *

Champion the optimization of Sales systems and processes, driving productivity and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the sales experience and lead a global team...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $208K *

Optimize global partner strategies by driving alignment and co-innovation initiatives. Leverage your expertise in ServiceNow technologies to enhance partner capabilities and execute go-to-market plans...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $164K *

Drive end-to-end design execution for major data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with safety, sustainability, and commercial goals throughout the project lifecycle...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the global compensation program, driving talent attraction and retention while influencing organizational design and job architecture in a dynamic environment...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Drive transformative Oracle Cloud P2P solutions for Higher Education, guiding teams and clients through strategic implementations while fostering a collaborative culture and mentoring junior staff to...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the development and execution of a corporate-wide Process Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading audits, hazard analyses, and emergency response planning across...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $187K *

Transform financial operations by leading a global accounting team, enhancing workflows, and driving automation. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and efficiency while managing criti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing sales team to drive targeted growth strategies, enhance client relationships, and achieve revenue goals through innovative solutions and strategic partner...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $220K *

Drive advanced analytical initiatives by leading data science projects that develop and deploy machine learning models, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering innovation for measura...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 days 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.