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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$140K - $160K *

Contribute to effective cost management across diverse construction projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive projec...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Oversee cost management for diverse construction projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive effective project deliver...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Empower project success by overseeing cost management for diverse construction initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, driving effective...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize logistics strategies and support systems management for defense programs, ensuring operational readiness and cost-effectiveness throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering a high-profile ICI project, ensuring seamless design coordination and technical excellence from concept through construction within a Design-Build or P3 envi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate purchasing strategies by sourcing vendors, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals while...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Lead and manage a portfolio of tenant improvement projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while overseeing a dedicated team and coordinating with various stakeholde...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex sourcing initiatives, negotiating vendor contracts and aligning with business units to achieve strategic goals. Utilize analytical skills to drive cost savings and risk miti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives by negotiating complex vendor contracts, collaborating across business units, and driving cost-effective solutions that align with organizational goals while fo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $160K *

Optimize vendor management and outsourcing strategies across R&D, focusing on Clinical Development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, financial oversight, and risk manage...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $166K *

Drive launch excellence by coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance product readiness and execution. Champion best practices and ensure alignment with business objectives while managing risks an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $220K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing end-to-end purchasing and developing a robust supplier network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials while implementi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $211K *

Shape the future of financial strategy in snacking by leading cost analysis, forecasting, and innovation economics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and productivity acro...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Transform customer supply chains by defining strategic planning solutions. Collaborate across teams to shape product vision and drive measurable outcomes, ensuring market leadership and growth in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $240K *

Champion innovative product development in Medical Nutrition, leading a dynamic team to meet market needs and ensure compliance with global standards while fostering growth and collaboration across de...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Advance customer success by managing enterprise accounts, driving adoption, and ensuring renewals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client relationships and deliver impactful solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading cost management for industrial projects. Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver exceptional financial oversight and strategic insights across diverse construc...

6 days ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Empower our growth by leading product positioning and go-to-market strategies. You'll drive adoption and influence messaging across teams, ensuring our narrative resonates in a competitive landscape w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Unlock the potential of data by leading complex projects that drive business generation and productization of supply chain data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage ro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier strategies to enhance capital investments and operational reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business priorities and technical requirem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $190K *

Champion strategic sourcing in Design & Construction, leading procurement initiatives to optimize value and drive cost savings. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance supplier relationships and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the product direction for a platform connecting fuel retailers, carriers, and suppliers. Drive API design, data contracts, and onboarding improvements while collaborating with engineering in an A...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$191K - $233K *

Drive quality excellence in our Supply Chain by collaborating across teams to ensure high standards for product development and manufacturing. Champion user experience through effective quality system...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of marketing strategy and execution across multiple markets. Drive lead generation and brand consistency while leveraging data to optimize campaigns. Collaborate with teams to enhance...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive marketing strategies across multiple locations. Drive brand consistency and performance through creative campaigns and data analysis, while managing a team an...

2 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.