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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$90K - $168K *

Shape strategic sourcing initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive savings and efficiencies in the Mechanical category. Manage supplier relationships and execute OneLM Agreemen...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform organizational change by leading client engagements, developing tailored OCM plans, and ensuring user adoption with minimal disruption. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive successful chan...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$132K - $182K *

Lead the charge in crafting compelling MSSP messaging and content, aligning with corporate narratives while enhancing partner enablement. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive sales and operational...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Empower enterprise clients by maximizing the value of marketing technology solutions. Drive customer engagement and retention through strategic partnerships, data-driven insights, and effective campai...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$138K - $165K *

Champion the future of quantum computing by defining product vision and driving development for innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum capabilities into SAS...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $157K *

Grow your career with our FP&A Systems team, designing innovative EPM solutions and enhancing financial planning processes. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize efficiency and ensure data...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$208K - $327K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge AI-RAN products, driving the roadmap and lifecycle management for NVIDIA's ARC portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions that enhan...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative real estate solutions by managing retail transactions, including leases, sales, and acquisitions. Collaborate with clients to align strategies, negotiate terms, and ensure tim...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by managing key customer accounts and expanding market share in the envelope manufacturing sector. Leverage industry expertise and relationship-building skills to deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $221K *

Drive the global strategy for the mechanical category, optimizing sourcing and supplier relationships while managing procurement planning and execution across teams to enhance supply chain resilience...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Join us in leading on-site installation activities for complex projects. As a key liaison, you'll ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to drive s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead comprehensive demand generation efforts by managing campaigns, events, and HubSpot systems to enhance pipeline efficiency. Influence strategy and execution for paid media, thereby driving measura...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Unlock growth by leading sales initiatives with financial intermediaries, developing strategies to enhance client relationships, and driving MFS Investment products across diverse channels to achieve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $184K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading a team in optimizing contract processes, implementing a Contract Lifecycle Management system, and ensuring compliance for major projects. Drive improvements...

Los Angeles, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $139K *

Build strategic supplier relationships to drive growth and profitability. Lead cross-functional initiatives, negotiate contracts, and mentor a high-performing team while ensuring supplier performance...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving customer success and strategic growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer outcomes, mitigate risks, and expand enterprise accounts, ensuring l...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion enterprise communications and change initiatives, enhancing employee engagement and understanding. Collaborate across departments to ensure clear, consistent messaging and drive organizationa...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust quality control program, managing a team to enhance operational processes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across lending operations while leveraging autom...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare technology by owning the product roadmap, translating company goals into actionable tasks, and ensuring seamless delivery of AI-driven solutions that enhance p...

United StatesRemote

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  •   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.