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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$131K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming strategic operations for major partners, leveraging data and insights to enhance performance and drive operational excellence across diverse teams and initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $131K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic improvements for major enterprise partners. Leverage data and insights to enhance operational excellence and commercial performance while influencing cross-f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$168K - $252K *

Champion the API platform roadmap, collaborating across teams to drive clarity and prioritize impactful outcomes. Lead product direction, ensuring alignment and successful delivery while enhancing dev...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $90K *

Elevate procurement strategies by managing supplier relationships, leading sourcing initiatives, and ensuring timely delivery of custom components to meet production goals while driving continuous imp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $210K *

Optimize procurement strategies and supplier management to drive operational efficiencies and measurable value across engineering and technical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining pharmaceutical pricing strategies. This strategic leader will oversee contract lifecycle management, drive pricing excellence, and collaborate across functions to align p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Empower the future of government pricing by leading AI product initiatives that enhance compliance, optimize workflows, and ensure accuracy. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation from concept t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Explore your career by leading AI-driven solutions for government pricing and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance accuracy, optimize systems, and ensure regulatory adherence while managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical integration of partner ecosystems, ensuring seamless onboarding and operational reliability. Drive API discovery, documentation, and troubleshooting while collaborating with int...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by owning the platform's roadmap and driving customer success through collaboration with engineering and design, while navigating the complexities of a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $135K *

Lead complex healthcare technology implementations, driving clarity and urgency from discovery to go-live. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, quality, and client out...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $155K *

Drive innovation in a dynamic environment as you lead cross-functional teams, manage agile projects, and ensure timely delivery of cutting-edge defense technology solutions while aligning with company...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Manage and lead a team in strategic sourcing for MRO commodities, driving alignment with stakeholders and optimizing supplier relationships to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $164K *

Unlock impactful insights by leading advanced analytics projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior data scientists to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance patie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join our team as a Senior Demand Analyst, where you'll develop advanced sales forecasting models, synthesize market data, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic sales plans and enhance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of global transitions by leading complex initiatives that ensure seamless execution and operational readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategy, governance, and risk ma...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $177K *

Drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $166K *

Optimize end-to-end order execution for OCI data centers, ensuring timely delivery and inventory efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, automate workflows, and establish KPIs...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain solutions through strategic program management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive impactful initiatives that e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $166K *

Lead the charge in transforming supply risk management by executing strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and drive impactful results...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to drive complex programs, collaborating across functions to ensure timely delivery and alignment with corporate strategy. Leverage your leadership and communication skills to fost...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $101K *

Drive market excellence in Running and Training, translating insights into impactful seasonal plans, ensuring strong consumer engagement and commercial success through integrated marketing strategies...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $101K *

Champion innovative marketing strategies for Running and Training. Lead integrated planning and execution across multiple channels, enhancing consumer engagement and achieving commercial objectives wh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion product strategy and execution, driving growth and profitability through innovative planning, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead product lifecycle management while ment...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.