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 - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving customer success through expert guidance, proactive relationship management, and strategic collaboration. Ensure clients achieve their desired outcomes while maximizing pro...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic oversight of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while driving risk mitigation and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract manage...

Alabama, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $216K *

Transform operational excellence by leading complex projects, driving process improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver data-driven insights that enhance efficiency and support str...

Hoboken, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $216K *

Join a team that's redefining B2B marketing in the Salesforce ecosystem. Leverage your product marketing expertise to drive positioning, support launches, and enhance cross-cloud strategies, impacting...

California, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $242K *

Lead the development of an AI-driven seller experience, shaping product strategy and engaging homeowners throughout their selling journey. Collaborate across teams to define success metrics and protot...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement operations through innovative strategies and data-driven solutions. Leverage your consulting expertise to enhance client outcomes and drive impactful change...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $129K *

Unlock your potential by developing integrated marketing strategies that drive demand and engage customers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into actionable cam...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize program delivery by leading complex projects from proposal to execution. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets, and ensure customer commitments are met while mentoring junior p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing the operational lifecycle of B2G products. Drive onboarding, renewals, and readiness activities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Collaborate cross-functiona...

Iowa City, IARemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead service delivery excellence for a major enterprise account, ensuring performance, compliance, and continuous improvement while fostering strong client relationships and managing cross-functional...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of organic search strategies across enterprise software brands. Lead initiatives in technical SEO, content optimization, and AI-driven search, driving visibility and revenue whi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic accounts, driving customer success through effective deployment and continuous improvement of our Concierge product. Collaborate with executives to uncover expans...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading global strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical organizations. Drive revenue growth through collaboration across teams, leveraging scientific expertise to influence decis...

Trenton, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $165K *

Empower your career by driving enterprise sales and transforming digital commerce strategies. Engage with C-level executives, lead complex sales cycles, and exceed revenue targets while collaborating...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in insurance technology by leading complex SaaS programs. You'll ensure delivery excellence, manage risks, and enhance client confidence while shaping the fut...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $148K *

Join a team that's redefining technology sourcing strategies to drive savings and innovation. Lead cross-functional collaboration, manage supplier performance, and coach a talented team to optimize te...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $157K *

Drive impactful clinical data management across global projects, ensuring high-quality data delivery from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead process improvements while m...

Durham, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Shape the future of book marketing by developing innovative campaigns for diverse titles. Collaborate with authors and teams to drive awareness and sales, while managing budgets and executing strategi...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

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

$167K - $176K *

Shape the future of design operations by driving program execution, leveraging AI for efficiency, and managing cross-functional partnerships to enhance creative workflows and deliver impactful design...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $151K *

Drive operational excellence and program execution across design initiatives, leveraging AI to automate workflows and enhance collaboration. Build scalable systems and manage vendor relationships to e...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $225K *

Shape the future of consumer experiences by leading product strategy, driving measurable outcomes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance member satisfaction throughout their shoppin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.