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 *

Unlock your potential by leading complex lease administration transitions. Drive strategy, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating with clients and cross-functional t...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Optimize regulatory compliance processes for a multi-state transportation network. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and manage ongoing compliance across diverse markets...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $180K *

Drive successful delivery of complex, multi-year programs in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage scope, budget, and timelines while ensuring client satisfaction an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Empower your career by driving product marketing success through strategic commercialization, effective messaging, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that translate complex data solu...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $181K *

Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of health plan customers, driving satisfaction and retention. Build strategic relationships, navigate complex payor landscapes, and champion clinical outcomes to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading demand generation strategies across channels, driving performance analytics, and optimizing resource allocation to achieve pipeline objectives. Collaborate with teams to en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion sales operations by enhancing pipeline reliability, boosting team productivity, and driving operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize HubSpot Sales Hub and streamline...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $135K *

Transform business development operations by leading CRM initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing reporting. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic growth and improve organizational effec...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Champion growth by driving new business and enhancing customer relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored packaging solutions while executing effective sales strategies to capt...

Rock Island, ILRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $129K *

Unlock your potential as a Regional Sales Manager, leading a dynamic team to drive sales growth across multiple states. Foster key relationships, execute market strategies, and achieve business object...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to manage strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with growth objectives and operational needs in a fast-paced cloud infrastructure environment. Drive collaboration and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $325K *

Elevate the Risk & Compliance strategy for R&D, leading a team to foster a risk-aware culture, manage budgets, and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective cyber risk management across GSK's resea...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $159K *

Champion the development and execution of marketing strategies for ARIA core products, driving growth through market analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative go-to-market initiatives t...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $138K *

Optimize sales strategies and drive growth in the US Academic market by partnering with teams to deliver innovative research solutions, enhance customer relationships, and achieve sales targets while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client services for high-value accounts. Develop integrated marketing strategies, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and drive account growth while ensuring qua...

Lanham, MDRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex renewable energy projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project success from development through...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to support clinical studies by managing site activities, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with site staff. Your role will enhance patient recruitment and streamline logis...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $161K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a cloud-native data platform, managing data sourcing and enhancing user experience for internal teams. Drive adoption, ensure data quality, and translate cross-functional...

Richardson, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$118K - $236K *

Lead the strategic vision and execution of product roadmaps, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and business goals in a dynami...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in optimizing virtual computing operations, driving strategies for VDI and infrastructure. Manage a skilled team to ensure scalable, secure platforms that enhance business agility and...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $135K *

Drive project success by managing all phases from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead cross-functional teams, maintain client communication, and uphold qualit...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance Robotics Operations through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs, deliver impactful improvements, and maintain reliab...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$161K - $212K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier production strategies, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet national security...

Costa Mesa, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.