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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$110K - $121K *

Lead supply chain operations to ensure efficient logistics and inventory management. Collaborate with hospital leaders and oversee staff recruitment, training, and performance. Drive strategic initiat...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $235K *

Engage as a Senior Program Manager to lead the redesign of the Lead-to-Cash process, collaborating across teams to enhance demand capture, opportunity creation, pricing, contracting, and revenue recog...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the end-to-end lifecycle of digital health products, blending technical expertise with strategic vision to align cross-functional teams and ensure successful commercia...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $237K *

Lead mission-critical Application Hosting programs, ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance while managing risks and driving continuous improvement across hyb...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $237K *

Champion a mission-critical Application Hosting program, leading contract execution, service performance, and customer satisfaction. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across hybr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $166K *

Drive the future of knowledge management by overseeing technical documentation, ensuring compliance, and enhancing information accessibility for stakeholders. Leverage AI tools to streamline processes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Lead the development of a global Manager Development Program, balancing strategy and execution. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance manager capabilities, ensuring alignment with company goals a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Shape a global Manager Development Program by designing, facilitating, and iterating on learning experiences that align with company strategy, ensuring leaders are equipped for rapid growth and operat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $182K *

Reimagine the future of B2B payments by leading ERP integrations that drive enterprise efficiency and enhance Snap Pay's growth potential through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $182K *

Lead the strategy and execution for integrating Snap Pay with enterprise ERPs, driving impactful co-development initiatives with major software providers to enhance payment capabilities and streamline...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock efficiency by leading logistics operations, optimizing supply chains, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure timely deliver...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by managing high-end residential builds from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading client and team communications across mul...

2 days ago

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

$146K - $194K *

Join a team that's driving supplier industrialization, transitioning mechanical parts from prototype to production while qualifying suppliers and optimizing processes for efficiency and quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $200K *

Tackle strategic sourcing efforts by collaborating with cross-functional teams, enhancing supplier performance, and driving cost reductions to meet business objectives on key technology and service ag...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$115K - $140K *

Elevate revenue strategies by optimizing pricing and forecasting across a diverse residential portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, influence decisions, and ensure c...

1 week ago

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

$210K - $258K *

Shape the future of life science consulting by leading teams, driving client success, and developing innovative strategies. Elevate business opportunities while mentoring junior staff and ensuring sup...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Champion the design and implementation of insurance product configurations, leading a team to enhance business processes and drive project success across multiple departments while fostering continuou...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $327K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for a cutting-edge data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling content that simplifies complex technology, driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Create and manage projects across various formats, leading teams to deliver high-quality production work while maintaining timelines, budgets, and client satisfaction. Collaborate closely with multipl...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing multifaceted projects across diverse platforms. Oversee production personnel, budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships while ensuring seamless execution and client sati...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $110K *

Manage and optimize diverse production projects, ensuring seamless execution, budget adherence, and team collaboration across various experiential environments while exceeding client expectations...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Transform client relationships by delivering strategic insights and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and optimize campaigns for top-tier advertisers, ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate client relationships by driving growth and delivering strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns and enhance service quality, ensuring operational excell...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product development by owning program health across hardware, firmware, and software. Design agile rhythms, lead change management, and ensure timely delivery while collaborating with cross-fu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive HR operations, fostering employee relations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams while driving strategic initiatives and providing hands-on...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.