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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$84K - $140K *

Manage procurement strategies for advanced manufacturing in Government & Public Services. Oversee bidding processes, supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies while drivin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Drive procurement excellence in Government and Public Services. Leverage your expertise to enhance business strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee complex bidding processes for advance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Lead the charge in procurement strategy for Government and Public Services, overseeing complex bidding processes and supplier relationships. Drive results through effective negotiation and collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Drive procurement excellence in Government and Public Services. Collaborate with teams to optimize sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance in purchasing processes for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Lead procurement strategies for advanced manufacturing in Government & Public Services. Collaborate with teams to optimize sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance while driving...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Elevate procurement strategies within Government and Public Services. Drive business results by advising teams on advanced manufacturing procurement, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Champion procurement excellence by driving strategy and execution for advanced manufacturing needs in Government and Public Services. Collaborate with teams to optimize supplier relationships and ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence in Government and Public Services. Leverage your expertise to manage complex bidding processes, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing for adv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies for Government and Public Services. Drive business results by advising on advanced manufacturing procurement, managing supplier relationships, and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence in Government and Public Services. Leverage your expertise to manage complex bidding processes, supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing for adv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Empower procurement strategies within Government and Public Services, driving effective sourcing and supplier management. Collaborate with teams to optimize procurement processes for advanced manufact...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead the charge in Oracle Cloud Procurement implementations, ensuring seamless integration across finance and supply chain. Drive design workshops, configure systems, and mentor analysts while deliver...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead Oracle Cloud Procurement workstream on ERP/SCM implementations, ensuring seamless integration with Finance and Supply Chain. Drive design workshops, configure systems, and mentor analysts while s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $225K *

Drive impactful marketing strategies for healthcare sustainability programs, enhancing customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling value propositions and represent...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Drive strategic marketing initiatives for a medical device reprocessing program, enhancing customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling value proposi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $225K *

Advance our medical device reprocessing program by developing strategies that enhance customer engagement and adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive market development and represen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us manage key global brand relationships in personal care, driving sales growth and collaboration across functions. Lead account strategies, negotiate effectively, and mentor junior team members...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing key global brand relationships, driving sales strategies, and collaborating across functions to uncover opportunities and deliver growth in the personal care sector. Engage...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of innovative payment solutions by managing product strategy, delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and driv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for castings and forgings, ensuring seamless supplier coordination and material flow. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance supplier performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely execution of purchase orders for castings and forgings. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of supply chain analytics by building robust Power BI dashboards, optimizing data integration, and delivering actionable insights to leadership. Collaborate across teams to enhance op...

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Lead the strategy and execution of fraud prevention initiatives, balancing customer experience with risk management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product offerings and protect users while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Champion the evolution of fraud prevention strategies, enhancing customer experience while safeguarding against risks. Collaborate cross-functionally to design innovative solutions that balance securi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $250K *

Empower the future of banking by leading fraud prevention initiatives. As a Product Manager, you'll balance customer experience with security, crafting innovative solutions that protect users while en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.