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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$160K - $200K *

Champion innovative banking solutions for small businesses by owning product strategy and delivery across payment experiences, account services, and security, ensuring simplicity and trustworthiness i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to strategic partnerships and contract management. Drive value through effective negotiations and vendor performance evaluation while supporting internal stakeholders in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving opportunities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by leading innovative paid marketing programs. Leverage AI to enhance personalization and scale across channels, focusing on account-based marketing to support enterprise sal...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative paid marketing strategies by leveraging AI to enhance personalization and scalability across channels. Collaborate with teams to align efforts with enterprise sales cycles and driv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $162K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement for electronics-intensive offers, collaborating with R&D and product teams to shape sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive data-driven d...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $162K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement for electronics-intensive offers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape product design and sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationshi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services, ensuring client objectives are met through effective leadership, communication, and collaboration on medium to large co...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $134K *

Engage in strategic sourcing and supplier management for IT software, driving commercial relationships and contract negotiations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, ensur...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across the Americas, managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations for Warehouse Solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve procureme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$166K - $242K *

Join an innovative team shaping the future of contractor payments across borders. Drive product vision from ideation to execution while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with cross...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the delivery of complex building services projects, ensuring technical excellence and stakeholder coordination across various sectors. Lead project management efforts from design to handover...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex building services projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and successful delivery across various sectors, while fostering strong client relationshi...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Deliver comprehensive project management for large-scale construction initiatives, overseeing all phases from design to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet quality, budget...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards while overseeing all phases from design to closeout. Collaborate with diver...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer a transformative quality culture in manufacturing by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing team capabilities, and implementing advanced quality systems to drive operational excellence and c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies and lead cross-functional teams to drive brand growth. This role focuses on identifying market opportunities, developing new concepts, and executing successful pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$118K - $140K *

Drive successful delivery of complex Life Sciences projects by managing cost, leading client interactions, and ensuring value-added services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve client...

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading demand planning for a $1B business. Drive strategic insights, optimize inventory, and enhance forecasting accuracy while developing a high-performing team in a dynamic s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$137K - $256K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal research with AI-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to innovate user experiences, ensuring compliance and relevance while enhancing productivity for legal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Pioneer innovative legal research solutions by leveraging AI technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and ensure compliance, driving impactful product developm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal research with AI technologies. Collaborate across teams to innovate user experiences and ensure compliance, driving product development that meets the evolving ne...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Unlock your potential as you drive innovation in legal research, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop AI-enabled solutions that enhance user experiences and ensure compliance with indu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Champion product innovation by leading strategic vision and execution for complex products. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experience, drive market impact, and mentor junior managers whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $222K *

Drive strategic product vision and execution, balancing customer needs with commercial impact. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions while mentoring junior managers and ensuring...

2 weeks 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.