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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$120K - $170K *

Join us to shape the player experience for a groundbreaking FPS MMO. In this senior role, you'll collaborate globally, influence product strategy, and drive live operations, ensuring success in Wester...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform retail construction projects by leading cost management efforts, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Drive value-added services whi...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform global supply management by leading a high-performing team to ensure supply continuity, optimize inventory, and drive operational excellence across diverse functions and suppliers...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Strategize and steer purchasing strategies across divisions, optimizing supplier portfolios and negotiating contracts to enhance quality, cost efficiency, and compliance. Shape market analyses and del...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining Field Intelligence by leading technology strategy and product management. Drive innovation in analytics and AI to enhance decision-making and field effectiveness across a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Manager in Product Management, leading the technology strategy and roadmap for a unified Field Intelligence platform. Drive innovation and enhance decision-making thr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $219K *

Drive your career forward by managing diverse projects, aligning them with strategic goals, and ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $191K *

Play a key role in leading a multi-year R&D program, managing five interdependent projects from development to launch. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and successful execution, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the execution of complex material-handling installations, ensuring safety, quality, and financial discipline. Oversee site operations, manage teams, and maintain customer relationships while driv...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Redefine procurement execution for complex infrastructure deals, driving lifecycle management and scalable operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier engagements and imple...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $169K *

Drive impactful demand generation strategies for the Public Sector, collaborating cross-functionally to execute integrated marketing campaigns that enhance pipeline growth and revenue. Leverage data-d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex procurement for major projects. Leverage your expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and risk mitigation to drive successful outcomes and enhanc...

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

$93K - $138K *

Develop and manage inclusive business partnerships to enhance small business engagement, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives across the Mountain Pacific region, fostering collaboration among...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us to manage complex projects in the Power & Energy sector, ensuring excellence in financial performance, technical delivery, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Grow your career with us by managing project financials and operations in our dynamic Transportation and Infrastructure practice. Collaborate with project leaders to ensure budget control, compliance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Lead the charge in financial management and project delivery for diverse transportation initiatives. Collaborate with project teams to ensure budget compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Manage financial performance and operational delivery for multiple projects, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting. Collaborate with project teams to enhance efficiency and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Champion the financial management and operational delivery of diverse transportation projects, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting while collaborating with project leaders to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Analyze project financials and support operational delivery across multiple assignments, ensuring budget control, compliance, and effective reporting. Collaborate with project leaders to enhance perfo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Transform project delivery by managing financials and operations for multiple assignments. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance, optimize performance, and support client needs in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $125K *

Drive customer success by maximizing value, fostering relationships, and leading initiatives that enhance user experience and retention. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve business goals and ad...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $125K *

Drive exceptional customer value by fostering partnerships, ensuring high satisfaction, and proactively identifying growth opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $108K *

Elevate your career by managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships. Drive procurement excellence through analysis, contract administration, and project support while collaborating with cros...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining and implementing procurement strategies for our innovative space startup, driving competitive advantages in the electrical supply chain while coaching a high-performance te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading projects from concept to market. Utilize your scientific expertise and project management skills to ensure timely delivery, quality, and strateg...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.