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 - $135K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in property management, leading a dynamic team to enhance client relationships and operational efficiency while driving strategic initiatives and innovative soluti...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our digital acquisition efforts by managing multi-million-dollar media investments, optimizing campaigns, and driving qualified leads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance market...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $191K *

Empower financial professionals by leading the development of innovative tools. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll drive impactful use cases, collaborate with clients, and shape the future of asset m...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $185K *

Drive growth and profitability by developing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and leveraging data insights. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and optimize category p...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $250K *

Analyze client portfolios to deliver tailored FX solutions, manage relationships, and execute trades. Collaborate with sales teams to drive business growth while ensuring compliance and maximizing cli...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $149K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Energy SaaS. Lead product strategies, modernize offerings, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer value and profitability while achieving measu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire customer success by owning the entire lifecycle for enterprise accounts. Drive onboarding, optimise cloud solutions, and nurture relationships to ensure long-term retention and revenue growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $181K *

Redefine procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing, building teams, and managing supplier performance in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment, driving continuous improvement and a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Deliver operational excellence by transforming creative vision into efficient product development. Lead cross-functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality and profitability throug...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of product operations by leading cross-functional teams to transform creative visions into operational excellence, ensuring timely and profitable product launches while fostering stro...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering value-added cost management services for a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion, ensuring client objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle from planning...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services for large-scale construction projects. Leverage your expertise to drive client success and enhance project outcomes thro...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management services for large-scale manufacturing projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success from planning through construction, whi...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cost management services for major pharmaceutical projects. Drive value through effective client collaboration and deliver comprehensive cost solutions from planning to...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management for large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver value-added services throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring success...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive value-added cost management services for a major pharmaceutical expansion, ensuring client objectives are met throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to deliver accurate cost es...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Inspire excellence in cost management for large-scale construction projects, ensuring client objectives are met through effective leadership and collaboration. Drive value-added services from planning...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of cost management by leading value-driven services for a major pharmaceutical expansion. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success from planning through constructi...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cost management services for a major pharmaceutical expansion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success from planning through construction, wh...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion daily logistics operations, ensuring efficiency and safety while leading teams to meet production goals. Drive performance through effective leadership and problem-solving in a dynamic wareho...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and exceptional customer service while managing teams in a dynamic environment. Drive operational excell...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$155K - $210K *

Explore new horizons in real estate by negotiating complex land agreements and driving AWS's data center expansion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to foster sustainable growth while navigating...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for workforce solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensuring products meet market needs and deliver value to diverse s...

Iowa City, IARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cost management for complex commercial real estate projects. Drive financial performance, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure project success through expert cost...

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

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.