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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$108K - $162K *

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  •   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...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

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

$98K - $132K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $188K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

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

$95K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $185K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $220K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $215K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $222K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $138K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.