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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$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of our web strategy by leading a cross-functional team to optimize user experience, drive demand generation, and enhance web performance. Your expertise will transform our website int...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead product security and compliance initiatives, ensuring clients meet regulatory standards across diverse sectors. Drive client engagement, deliver assessments, and enhance cybersecurity resilience...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $275K *

Elevate your career by leading global CMC regulatory strategies for biologics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and drive successful product development while mentoring a hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $200K *

Drive strategic category management initiatives for Full-Service CRO, collaborating across teams to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance while ensuring compli...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving excellence in clinical trial contracts. As a Senior Site Contracts Manager, you'll negotiate and manage site budgets and agreements, collaborating with key stak...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $199K *

Empower sales excellence by leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team to achieve ambitious revenue targets and foster strong client relationships in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving growth in the US Higher Education market through consultative sales of innovative research solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer relationships and achieve i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $168K *

Transform financial planning and analysis for a major program by developing forecasts, conducting variance analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and improve forecast...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate Dropbox's lifecycle marketing strategy, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Manage a team to develop impactful programs that drive adoption and revenue across diverse custom...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $175K *

Take ownership of global customer retention and expansion by leading a diverse team of Customer Success Managers. Drive operational excellence and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer sa...

Ontario, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock financial insights and enhance project performance by providing senior-level analysis and operational support in a dynamic engineering consulting environment, collaborating with cross-functiona...

Olathe, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Lead transformative AI projects by embedding within client teams, delivering production-ready solutions that drive real business impact. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand needs and s...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Shape the future of Slack's security ecosystem by driving partnerships and integrations. Collaborate with industry leaders to enhance governance capabilities and ensure enterprise readiness while fost...

California, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $196K *

Champion global market expansion by leading cross-functional strategies and navigating regulatory pathways. Drive commercialization efforts and ensure alignment with corporate priorities across divers...

Irvine, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $302K *

Join us to lead strategic partnerships that enhance global supply chain operations. As a key player, you'll drive supplier performance, manage contracts, and ensure operational excellence to support i...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $141K *

Innovate customer success in quantum computing by driving adoption and technical enablement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, design workflows, and create educational c...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $121K *

Optimize the commercialization process by owning end-to-end management, collaborating across functions, and leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and scalability, ultimately driving data integrity...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $195K *

Drive change management initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful adoption of technology and policy changes, while providin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $240K *

Shape the future of supply chain technology by leading engineering teams in optimizing platforms for logistics and order management. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing a diverse team of ex...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $164K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client success by strategically advising high-impact clients, fostering executive relationships, and driving solution adoption while mitigating risks and ensuring measurab...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $260K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading analytics and decision support for merchandising. Drive continuous improvement, manage strategic initiatives, and provide actionable insights to senio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Drive success as a Senior Sales Professional, executing strategic outreach and building relationships in the Mountain West/Midwest. Leverage your expertise in tech sales to generate leads, close deals...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects within a dynamic ePMO, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring timely execution while communicating effectively with senior leadership to foster t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform partner relationships into measurable success by managing a strategic portfolio of technology and advisory partners. Collaborate across teams to drive growth, co-sell, and enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $167K *

Drive impactful AI evaluations by leading business analysis initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure proposed solutions meet real needs and deliver measurable value, ultimately guiding...

Durham, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.