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 - $180K *

Elevate procurement strategies by leading sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business goals...

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success as a Senior Strategic Program Manager, overseeing major contracts, driving growth strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to ensure excellence...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $167K *

Grow your expertise by supporting stakeholders and managing agent relationships. Engage with teams to enhance operational performance in international securities markets. Provide insights, lead projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

Lead environmental permitting and compliance for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies, manage client relationships, and ensure regulatory adh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $175K *

Oversee program execution and contract management for a DoD project, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverab...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $152K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end deployment lifecycles, ensuring zero-downtime releases in a cloud-native AWS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize release processes a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and driving category management excellence across diverse teams to enhance value and mitigate risks in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management for complex industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client objectives are met while delivering value-added services and fost...

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2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives in a manufacturing setting, focusing on supplier performance, cost reduction, and inventory optimization while collaborating cross-functionally to e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $202K *

Inspire safety excellence by leading compliance initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with operations teams to enhance workplace safety, develop talent, and drive strategic actio...

3 days ago

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

$149K - $202K *

Drive safety excellence by leading site EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to protect associates and enhance operational efficienc...

3 days ago

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

$149K - $202K *

Champion safety initiatives by leading compliance and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with operations teams to enhance workplace safety, mentor safety professionals, and drive strategic ac...

3 days ago

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

$149K - $202K *

Shape the future of workplace safety by leading compliance initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring safety teams to ensure a healthful environment for all associates while collaborat...

1 week ago

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

$149K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading safety initiatives and compliance efforts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and mentoring a high-performing team to ensure a safe working environment across o...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize procurement strategies to enhance supplier performance and drive cost efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing initiatives with business goals while managing ri...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform quality standards in aerospace by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across all pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Drive New Product Introduction programs, transforming R&D into scalable manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and clear communication, while maintaining...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Innovate and lead complex technical programs, ensuring project execution meets engineering, production, and operational standards while aligning with customer expectations and regulatory requirements...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $150K *

Elevate project execution by leading complex technical programs across engineering, production, and operations. Collaborate with teams to meet technical requirements and customer expectations while dr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $135K *

Transform procurement processes by executing direct-material purchasing in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure production continuity and supplier perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize purchasing processes to ensure production continuity in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage supplier performance, resolve material issues, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Drive effective cost management across diverse construction projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to optimize project del...

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

$140K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee cost management for diverse construction projects. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful p...

Today

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

$140K - $160K *

Take ownership of cost management for diverse construction projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive effective proje...

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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.