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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$96K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and driving growth in the Merchant Acquiring Payments sector. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to enhance product offerings and delive...

Cleveland, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supporting large-scale project scheduling efforts. Ensure compliance with corporate standards, enhance project transparency, and drive timely completion while collaborating with...

Hillsboro, ORRemote

1 week ago

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

$144K - $186K *

Lead successful delivery of OneStream client projects by overseeing portfolio health, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance finance transformation outco...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at key accounts by driving enterprise software sales in the Aerospace & Defence sector. Collaborate with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand IFS's market prese...

Itasca, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $154K *

Lead the execution of strategic data and analytics initiatives, driving modernization and governance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accoun...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cattle health by leading marketing strategies for a key vaccine portfolio. Drive growth through innovative initiatives, budget management, and collaboration with cross-functional t...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales in the Life Sciences sector. Engage with key stakeholders, shape IT solutions, and achieve ambitious growth targets while leveraging your extensive network...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of energy solutions by leading strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence and sustainability. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative energy strategies that align...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$127K - $223K *

Transform the way we communicate life insurance through compelling copy that captures attention and drives action. Collaborate with teams to create impactful Direct Mail and social media content that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of dental technology by leading software development for specialized machines, shaping the future of custom prosthetics manufacturing in a dynamic, high-growth env...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Drive contract delivery and optimization for member accounts, ensuring value realization through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Manage project execution, stakeholder engagement, and...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $147K *

Drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with C-level executives. Own the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise clients, ensuring value delivery and exceeding sales targets while...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Sanctions Screening SME, driving system design, analysis, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance screening processes and ensure compliance, while leveraging dee...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $220K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in information security, managing risk and governance across global markets. Collaborate with teams to implement frameworks, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure co...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $141K *

Lead the product direction for membership operations, balancing customer needs and enterprise requirements. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, improve operational outcomes, and ensure a seam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Price-to-Win Analyst, leveraging your analytical skills to drive strategic pricing recommendations and enhance competitive positioning in high-stakes federal pursuits...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower sustainability initiatives by leading programs that drive corporate goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance greenhouse gas reporting, resource conservation, and social responsibility...

Lewisville, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $234K *

Elevate marketing intelligence operations by driving strategic execution and overseeing cross-functional collaboration. Lead the team in establishing governance, optimizing resource management, and tr...

San Bruno, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $151K *

Drive product strategy and execution for Patient Experience solutions, enhancing healthcare practices' connection with patients. Lead cross-functional teams, leverage AI, and optimize workflows to imp...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $202K *

Transform the HCP launch landscape by leading innovative marketing initiatives for a groundbreaking treatment in Sjögren's disease. Collaborate cross-functionally to engage healthcare professionals an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $211K *

Optimize field service operations by leading a team of Deployment Specialists, ensuring safe and reliable deployment of robotic systems while enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$172K - $238K *

Shape compliance strategies by operationalizing key frameworks, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and support product com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$233K - $500K+*

Lead the development and execution of innovative global compensation strategies, partnering with stakeholders to enhance employee engagement while ensuring compliance and effectiveness in a dynamic ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $201K *

Design and engineer identity governance solutions to ensure secure access across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standards, automate workflows, and maintain...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.