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 - $180K *

Transform your career by leading strategic finance initiatives that drive cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and material forecasting in a dynamic supply chain environment. Make an impact on so...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in supplier relationships and contract negotiations, driving impactful purchasing strategies that enhance quality, cost, and delivery. Collaborate across teams to optimize sourcing and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex DoD ground mobility programs. Oversee diverse military vehicle portfolios, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder satisfaction while driving innovation and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Optimize military ground mobility programs by leading complex DoD projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction while managing diverse vehicle platforms and fostering a high-performi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion customer success by delivering tailored training and support, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive product adoption thr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by delivering tailored training and support, ensuring clients maximize value from services. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and engagement, while managing mu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative workplace solutions by leading and managing complex interior projects globally. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure design excellence, sustainability, and client satisfactio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader in procurement, driving sourcing and supplier management for innovative hair care products. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize costs and ensure seam...

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional programs that integrate software and AI tools with manufacturing processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality for enterprise customers while driving ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $158K *

Pioneer new business growth by leveraging industry expertise and strategic leadership to acquire key accounts, drive revenue, and shape market presence in the identity verification space...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $165K *

Shape strategic sourcing initiatives and manage contract lifecycles to deliver value. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize costs and enhance service quality while ensuring compliance and fosterin...

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

$130K - $165K *

Optimize strategic sourcing initiatives and manage contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance and value delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate agreements that balance cost and service exce...

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

$130K - $165K *

Join us in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and managing contracts across Property and Facility Management services. Leverage your expertise to optimize costs, ensure compliance, and foster supp...

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

$130K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives and managing contracts across Property and Facility Management services. Leverage your expertise to optimize vendor relationships and deliver...

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

$130K - $165K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives and manage contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance and value delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize vendor relationships and drive cost savings wh...

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

$130K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing contracts across Property and Facility Management services. Drive value through negotiation and collaboration while ensuring...

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

$138K - $165K *

Transform product management by owning the HPC Burn-In Systems portfolio, driving customer engagement, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure product success and growth in the semiconductor indu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive procurement strategy by optimizing costs, quality, and supplier reliability for assigned categories. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective execution of procurement processes and achieve f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading commercial management for complex advanced manufacturing projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, manage risks, and drive financial performan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex IT initiatives by bridging technical execution and business strategy. Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring projects align with strategic goals while maintainin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI platforms, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance enterprise capabilities and deliver innovative solutions that empower teams and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's redefining search by driving Personalization Quality across AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to guide innovative products from conception to launch, ensuring user trust and enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise billing and accounts receivable. You'll build processes and systems from the ground up, ensuring timely invoicing and cash flow while collaborating with sale...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $160K *

Drive global logistics optimization by managing cross-border export processes, enhancing delivery speed, and collaborating with diverse teams to improve customer experience and operational efficiency...

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

$124K - $161K *

Champion process excellence by optimizing manufacturing workflows, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in productio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.