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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$90K - $110K *

Drive exceptional customer experiences by managing operations, analyzing trends, and enhancing service quality. Empower teams to minimize delays and build strong vendor relationships, ensuring a seaml...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer operations by managing backorder processes, analyzing performance metrics, and fostering vendor relationships to ensure exceptional service delivery and operation...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer satisfaction by leading operations to enhance service quality, streamline processes, and drive team performance. Collaborate across departments to optimize order management and vendo...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to develop and implement procurement strategies that enhance value, optimize costs, and drive efficiency across critical categories, ensuring alignment with project objectives and...

Today

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

$167K - $289K *

Lead the charge in driving product success through strategic oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and market analysis. Oversee the lifecycle of software and service solutions, ensuring alignment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Champion the development of AI-driven analytics services, guiding strategy and roadmap while enhancing internal adoption and customer engagement. Drive innovation through prototypes, ensuring alignmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by owning the strategy and roadmap for an AI-driven Analytics Platform. Collaborate with internal teams and enterprise customers to enhance service adoption and deliver impactful A...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Technical Program Manager, driving complex technology initiatives in the insurance sector. Collaborate across functions to enhance the New Business and Underwriting Pla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and insurance by leading complex initiatives that enhance our New Business and Underwriting Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining product development by transforming innovative ideas into user-friendly software. Collaborate with design and engineering to drive projects from concept to launch, ensuri...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming innovative ideas into user-friendly products. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to navigate uncertainty and drive projects from concept to launch, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower strategic planning and resource management across complex Government programs. Analyze data to drive investment decisions, support leadership, and ensure program success through effective coll...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement processes, enhance supplier performance, and drive cost-saving opportunities. Collaborate across teams to align sourcing strategies with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $229K *

Lead critical supply chain initiatives for new product programs, ensuring seamless integration from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier selection, cost eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts for key suppliers and third parties. Collaborate across departments to structure negotiations, minimize risks, and drive growth objectives, ensuring compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Contracts Manager, overseeing supplier agreements and risk management. Collaborate across teams to negotiate and structure contracts that align with business goals and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Empower stakeholders by leading the complete contracting lifecycle for strategic suppliers and partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and optimize cont...

Morrisville, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of healthcare projects globally, leveraging your 10-15 years of interior design expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure design excellence, sustainability, and client satisf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a global Indirect Procurement team, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and optimizing enterprise spend while fostering innovation and accountability across a comple...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Shape procurement strategies and supplier relationships, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Oversee inventory planning, lead logistical coordination, and implement continuous improvement withi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead technology-driven capital construction programs, managing multiple high-budget projects while ensuring seamless integration of IT and facilities systems in a collaborative...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Life Sciences construction projects. As a key client interface, you'll deliver value-added cost management services, ensuring project success through effective...

Today

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction management by delivering high-quality cost management services for major capital projects. Lead client interactions and drive project success thro...

Today

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

$120K - $150K *

Optimize cost management for major construction projects, ensuring client objectives are met through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement, and high-quality service delivery from planning to cl...

6 days ago

  •   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.