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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$114K - $154K *

Transform supply chain operations by managing SAP systems and processes, ensuring seamless logistics and distribution support. Drive efficiency and issue resolution across Commercial and Clinical Supp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $150K *

Elevate billing processes by overseeing design and governance within Oracle, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in invoicing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and mentor jun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize our product suite to elevate financial advisory capabilities through innovative AI solutions. Lead the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to transform complex workflow...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $96K *

Innovate with us to lead complex, multi-phase projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive project success while man...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful program management by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic environment. Collaborate effectively...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI factory design delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution from concept to handover while balancing quality, cost, and o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engage in strategic sourcing and category management for critical datacenter equipment. Lead a team, develop multi-year strategies, and negotiate high-value agreements while ensuring supply chain resi...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading complex food service programs, ensuring operational excellence and financial success while collaborating across divisions and engaging with customers at a senior level...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive program success by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing reporting, and optimizing engagement strategies for a global enterprise account, ensuring alignment with client goals and employe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $162K *

Manage vendor service contracts to enhance operational efficiency, drive financial improvements, and ensure customer satisfaction in healthcare systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Transform the banking landscape by driving sales success and building key relationships. Utilize your expertise to develop strategic solutions that meet client needs while achieving ambitious sales ta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise data platform initiatives, managing Agile processes, and ensuring effective collaboration across teams. Drive project execution from discovery to deployment wh...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $158K *

Engage with a dynamic Federal sales team to drive revenue growth, coach sales reps, and enhance client relationships. Lead strategic initiatives in the Federal vertical, leveraging your expertise to c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful HR strategies in a dynamic global environment, collaborating with senior leaders to align people initiatives with business goals. Contribute to a newly forming team focused on growth a...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, ensuring audit readiness and effective controls across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risks, oversee SOC 2 processes, a...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$66K - $123K *

Champion exceptional client service by delivering tailored insurance solutions, managing expectations, and navigating complex risks for High-Net-Worth clientele while ensuring compliance and fostering...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $162K *

Transform regional marketing efforts by executing targeted programs that align with sales priorities and drive pipeline growth across the U.S. West territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Advance the operational strategy for the mid-to-late sales funnel through effective deal management, cross-functional collaboration, and process evolution. Shape workflows and drive efficiency to enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive global FP&A process excellence by leading budget management, optimizing forecasting, and enhancing reporting standards. Collaborate with finance teams and executive leadership to support strateg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $132K *

Deliver strategic sourcing solutions for Marketing Services, focusing on Content Production and Media. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize supplier performance, drive innovation, and ensure com...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $188K *

Elevate delivery excellence by shaping strategies for Portfolio Management, ensuring seamless execution across teams while adapting to evolving technologies and processes. Lead the charge in establish...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer operational excellence by driving staffing visibility and standardized planning across diverse content teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance resource management and optimize project...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Empower top-tier enterprise customers by architecting secure development practices and guiding complex DevSecOps transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor to drive adoption, retention, and measurabl...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial leadership and analysis to business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial management practices, ensuring compliance and supporting organi...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.