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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management for complex commercial real estate projects. Leverage your expertise in estimating, stakeholder coordination, and financial overs...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $140K *

Transform data into insights as you enhance reporting frameworks for Global Customer Management. Collaborate with teams to drive automation and improve decision-making through executive-level dashboar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing robust reporting frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance visibility and decision-making through executive-level dashboards...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing financial operations for defense programs. This role involves budget preparation, analysis, and reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial docume...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape your career by leading procurement strategies that drive operational excellence and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing sourcing strategies to optimize costs, ensure supply continuity, and foster supplier relationships, all while supporting business growth and compliance stan...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in product management, driving strategy and execution to deliver exceptional value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and business efficie...

2 weeks ago

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

$170K *

Manage complex electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Oversee budgets, schedules, and labor coordination for high-value projects in healthcare and mis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$114K - $142K *

Elevate brand presence by strategizing and executing comprehensive marketing initiatives. Lead brand management efforts, analyze market trends, and foster stakeholder relationships to drive revenue an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Champion innovative search strategies and lead a high-performing SEM team to drive client success through data-driven insights and creative solutions, while fostering professional growth and collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Drive the execution and optimization of advanced search programs, mentoring a high-performing team while aligning marketing strategies with client goals to achieve measurable results and scalable grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex contracts for major capital projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive successful project outcomes throughou...

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

$130K - $160K *

Elevate digital experiences by guiding site operations and enhancing user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative features and optimize performance metrics, driving...

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

$115K - $160K *

Lead the development of weather response strategies for last-mile delivery, optimizing capacity and performance through data analysis and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance operational efficie...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage diverse construction projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule compliance while coordinating with clients and stakeholders. Lead teams through pre-construction to closeout phases, drivin...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex data center construction projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while coordinating with clients and stakeholders for successful project delivery...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the future of data center construction by managing complex projects, ensuring quality and compliance while coordinating with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes across multipl...

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful construction projects by managing all phases from pre-construction to closeout. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while leadin...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Take ownership of strategic capital procurement initiatives, driving sourcing strategies and supplier management across multiple business units to ensure competitive, budget-aligned investments that e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$83K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of cloud infrastructure by leading transformative initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency. Drive cross-functional programs that reshape deployme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining sourcing strategies for Private Brands. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive profitability through innovative sourcing initiatives, data analysis, and strategic plannin...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing cost controls and financial reporting for diverse construction projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective project delivery and accurate budgeting, while mento...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you manage procurement activities, oversee supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive exceptional customer experiences by leading operations, enhancing processes, and empowering teams to minimize delays while maximizing service quality and vendor relationships in a dynamic enviro...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Empower our customer operations team to enhance service quality, minimize delays, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional customer experiences and build...

2 weeks ago

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

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.