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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$114K - $142K *

Drive brand success by leading marketing strategies and campaigns. Collaborate with teams to enhance brand positioning, manage stakeholder relationships, and analyze market trends to achieve organizat...

Staples, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in product management by transforming data into actionable insights and AI-enabled solutions, enhancing user experience and market positioning across a comprehensive portfolio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a diverse portfolio of national accounts, driving strategy and growth in the Department, Farm, Home & Brokers channel while mentoring a dynamic sales team and ensuring oper...

1 week ago

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

$82K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming supplier partnerships into strategic advantages for a global consumables brand. Drive business growth, enhance supplier satisfaction, and improve customer experience th...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy and delivery by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Revenue Management solutions, driving innovation and measurable business value in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance initiatives across energy sectors. Drive cost, quality, and compliance outcomes while enhan...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance technology initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring successful p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$124K - $156K *

Shape the future of AI Services by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineering teams to define agentic capabilities, drive tool strategies, and establish AI quality standards t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space mission programs. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risk management while collaborating across functions to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and ensure st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative software and systems solutions across embedded, mobile, and cloud environments, ensuring alignment and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Optimize the People and organization agenda for a global Major Projects group. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape workforce strategies, enhance project delivery, and drive talent management init...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$101K - $182K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale Data & Digital platform initiatives, managing cross-functional teams and driving successful execution of cloud transformation programs while ensuring s...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive your career with a strategic role leading product vision and evolution in the Servicing domain. Transform customer interactions across policy management and claims, ensuring intuitive, scalable...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver cost management and quantity surveying services across diverse construction projects, ensuring client objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle while fostering...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional cost management solutions for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project objectives are met while driving value a...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion successful project outcomes by delivering expert cost management services across major construction sectors. Lead cost planning, negotiations, and stakeholder collaboration to ensure project...

6 days ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Transform your career by delivering expert cost management and quantity surveying services across diverse construction projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success whi...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive cost management excellence across diverse construction projects, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and leadership. Collaborate with teams to deliver value-added...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of cost management by leading high-profile projects, ensuring client objectives are met through expert guidance and strategic oversight in a dynamic, client-facing environment...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services across diverse construction projects. Leverage your expertise to build strong stakeholder relationships and drive succes...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success by guiding clients through onboarding and product adoption. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring maximum value from solutions while advocating for customer needs within the or...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $90K *

Unlock potential by managing procurement and planning processes, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and fostering supplier relationships to meet production demands while driving continuous improvement...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic team to drive sourcing strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and achieve operational excellence while aligning with organizational goals and fostering a collaborative environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $204K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and leading a dynamic team to enhance supply chain processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering high-quality goods...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of intelligent travel solutions by managing multi-million dollar engineering programs. Lead customer relationships and ensure successful project execution while adhering to budget and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.