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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$130K - $160K *

Drive the execution of multi-million dollar engineering programs, ensuring timely delivery of payment solutions for intelligent travel applications. Manage customer relationships and program health wi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $213K *

Lead the charge in driving product success within Interventional Urology by managing marketing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring impactful promotions to enhance marke...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and innovation in a collaborative environment, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. Elevate your care...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and execution for transformative customer experiences. Lead cross-functional initiatives, establish success metrics, and cultivate high-performing teams to deliver measurable ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Own the Decision Maker Networks platform, leading a team to enhance algorithmic products. Drive roadmap, refine standards, and ensure user-friendly tooling for data scientists, aligning solutions with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $135K *

Transform the future of automotive technology by leading product lifecycle management, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovative solutions for OEMs and market activation...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion transformation initiatives by leading complex programs that optimize business processes across diverse teams, driving significant results in operational efficiency and customer experience...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive successful execution of a multi-year Lead-to-Cash transformation program, managing diverse workstreams while ensuring strategic alignment and effective communication across stakeholders and exec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing healthcare supply chains through advanced analytics and strategic collaboration. Drive savings initiatives and enhance client engagement while working with a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at a leading e-commerce platform by driving growth for top Sellers. Collaborate on strategic plans, enhance customer relationships, and optimize processes to ensure success in a dy...

Yesterday

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

$102K - $127K *

Elevate operational performance by managing customer enablement initiatives, ensuring alignment between Global Customer Management and local operations. Drive continuous improvement and foster strong...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement in the program advisory industry. Collaborate with experts, drive strategic initiatives, and enhance capabilities while delivering impactful projects across...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving transformational initiatives in procurement and supply chain management. Collaborate with experts to enhance capabilities and deliver impactful projects across diverse sect...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Empower transformative procurement initiatives by collaborating with experts to enhance supply chain strategies, develop innovative solutions, and drive impactful projects across diverse sectors, ensu...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Drive transformational initiatives in procurement and supply chain management, collaborating with industry experts to enhance capabilities and deliver strategic projects across various sectors, while...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Shape the future of procurement by driving transformational initiatives and strategic projects. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance capabilities and deliver innovative solutions across divers...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $165K *

Shape the future of procurement by driving transformational initiatives and strategic projects in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to enhance capabilities and deliver impactful solution...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Shape the future of procurement by optimizing lead times and managing supplier commitments. Collaborate closely to solve complex logistical challenges and ensure timely delivery of materials, directly...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of manufacturing ramps across multiple sites, ensuring readiness in equipment, processes, and resources to meet production targets. Drive cross-functional collaboration and mana...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving manufacturing readiness across multiple sites, ensuring seamless execution of capacity ramps and operational excellence in semiconductor production. Collaborate cross-functi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive the strategy and execution of B2B and B2C commerce applications, leading cross-functional teams to transform digital experiences into scalable solutions that enhance revenue and growth through c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $151K *

Unlock strategic procurement excellence by leading complex sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies that align with organizational goals and enhance overa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $160K *

Advance operational efficiency by leading strategic network capacity initiatives, optimizing supply chain processes, and collaborating across functions to enhance customer experiences and drive perfor...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $135K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in property management, leading a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and operational efficiency while driving strategic initiatives and innovative soluti...

Yesterday

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

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.