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 - $193K *

Transform product insights through data analysis, customer feedback, and market research. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product profitability and drive execution in agile environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $212K *

Unlock insights by leveraging data to enhance product vision and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution, monitor profitability, and inform product requirements...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $212K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance product vision and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market data, monitor profitability, and lead agile processes for effectiv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $212K *

Drive data-driven insights to enhance product vision and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market data, monitor profitability, and lead agile processes for effect...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $212K *

Champion product strategy and execution for payment optimization, focusing on authentication and authorization performance. Collaborate across teams to enhance global platform capabilities and deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by providing strategic financial leadership and driving growth initiatives, while ensuring accurate analysis, reporting, and collaboration across functions to support organizatio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $222K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of sales compensation operations. Drive integrity, optimize processes, and enhance analytics for a dynamic team while navigating the complexities of commission man...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $199K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain strategies and managing diverse teams to achieve cost objectives. Drive procurement methodologies and foster supplier partnerships while ensuring alignment w...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $199K *

Elevate supply chain efficiency by leading a diverse team to implement strategic procurement initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value across multiple categories while fostering strong suppli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $199K *

Help us drive strategic supply chain initiatives by leading a diverse team to achieve cost objectives and enhance supplier partnerships while managing multiple categories and programs in a dynamic aer...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $199K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain management by developing and leading a diverse remote team to implement strategic projects, drive cost efficiency, and foster supplier partnerships across mu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $185K *

Advance your career by driving enterprise customer success and retention, maximizing revenue outcomes, and mentoring junior team members in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented environment. Shape strategy a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial reporting and accounting processes for Sales & Margin functions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensure compliance with GAAP, and drive improvements in reporting accuracy and ef...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform logistics management by leading high-visibility programs, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance tactical C2 systems, and ensuring effective support strategies throughout the acquisition...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance global sourcing strategies for electrical components, driving procurement excellence and collaboration across teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives while fostering innovation an...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex real estate transactions, managing diverse stakeholders and resources. Drive site selection, financial analysis, and contract negotiations for a high-profile portfolio, ensuring alignment...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving complex real estate transactions, managing high-profile portfolios, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize strategic relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, lead contract negotiations, and drive sourcing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance value creation and ensure align...

Conshohocken, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform supplier relationships and drive strategic sourcing initiatives in the pharmaceutical sector. Lead negotiations, enhance partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally to create value and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead financial planning and analysis initiatives, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive operational pe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Drive financial planning and analysis initiatives, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic insights. Collaborate with leadership to enhance decision-making and optimize financial performance...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge reinforcement learning environments, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI programs while managing complex technical workflows and ensuring hig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $84K *

Contribute to supply chain management through procurement, analysis, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure documentation and risk assessment. Bring strong analytical, communication, and neg...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.