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 - $155K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality cost management services for large-scale data center projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met throughout the...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$180K - $220K *

Drive impactful product launches and enhance user activation flows to ensure customer adoption and satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to create effective onboarding experiences and measure s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping organizational growth by partnering with leaders to optimize team structures, performance management, and employee relations as the company scales from 300 to over 1,000 emp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $160K *

Transform business strategies by partnering with cross-functional teams to align real estate initiatives with organizational goals, driving data-informed decisions and optimizing resource management f...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion enablement initiatives across Technical and Sales domains, partnering with experts to define and execute programs. Lead content development, delivery, and continuous improvement efforts to en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Analyze and enhance the global commerce platform, driving payment solutions that improve user experience and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $171K *

Drive customer success by managing strategic partnerships in hospitality, ensuring seamless onboarding and tailored support. Foster relationships with stakeholders to optimize energy efficiency and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $288K *

Advance your career by leading personal property valuation engagements, driving business development, and mentoring staff in a dynamic advisory environment. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing for MRO and renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure material avail...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer success by managing key accounts and driving operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence pricing strategies and enhance profitability in a dynamic logistics en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $154K *

Provide strategic legal guidance in a dynamic transportation business, focusing on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and operational support across Canada and the U.S. Collaborate with cros...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic partner marketing leader, driving innovative campaigns and building impactful relationships across diverse partner ecosystems to generate qualified referrals and p...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer your career by managing purchasing activities for tank production, ensuring material availability and effective inventory management while collaborating across multiple departments to resolve...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $186K *

Explore your potential as a Senior Product Manager in FinTech, driving product strategy and customer insights. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape innovative solutions that enhance user experienc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Manage global supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Lead teams in technical support for cardiac equipment, driving process improvements and fostering a cultur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global supply chain logistics and technical support, ensuring timely delivery and compliance while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $195K *

Empower diverse audiences with compelling product collateral, transforming technical insights into impactful messaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sales efforts and engage in s...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $195K *

Elevate product marketing by creating compelling collateral for AI solutions, collaborating with product teams, and aligning messaging across audiences, while ensuring materials are current and impact...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $163K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of credit products by driving platform strategy, collaborating across functions, and delivering market-ready features that meet client needs and regulatory standa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in optimizing corporate real estate operations. Drive efficiency, enhance service delivery, and collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic initia...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$109K - $150K *

Empower business growth by leading merchandising planning strategies, driving sales and inventory objectives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and enhan...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer engagement by developing and executing lifecycle marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance retention and optimize campaigns using data-driven insights and behavior...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Empower customer engagement by strategizing and executing lifecycle marketing programs that enhance activation, retention, and loyalty through data-driven insights and collaboration across teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead initiatives to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while collaborating with cross-funct...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $165K *

Innovate data product strategies and lead the development of analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product lifecycles, ensuring alignment with customer needs and busine...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.