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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$79K - $133K *

Transform your career by driving business growth for top Sellers. Collaborate strategically to enhance Seller satisfaction and operational excellence while navigating a fast-paced environment with inn...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform sourcing strategies by leading complex procurement activities for specialty and commodity chemicals, ensuring rapid response to customer needs while managing supplier relationships and mitig...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion the daily operations of new satellite production factories, managing schedules, logistics, and training teams to ensure seamless deployment and execution across multiple sites in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $207K *

Shape the future of commercial assessments by leading end-to-end forecasts and strategic evaluations across diverse therapeutic areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive informed inves...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $139K *

Shape the future of procurement by managing purchasing processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sourcing strategies and resolve d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Drive excellence in technical service operations by leading a dynamic team, managing P&L, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting safety while optimizing service center performance in a fast-pac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $190K *

Optimize business processes by leading standardization initiatives across functions, enhancing operational efficiency and driving technology adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implem...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $171K *

Lead the charge in standardizing business processes across functions, driving technology implementation, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamles...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $190K *

Lead the charge in standardizing business processes across functions, driving technology implementation, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamles...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop a high-performing team to optimize global supply chain solutions, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to enhance st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Product Owner, where you'll drive innovative solutions in Finance technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance global processes and deliver impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of Finance technology as a Senior Product Owner, driving innovative solutions across global platforms. Collaborate with Finance and Engineering teams to enhance Record to Report pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by managing end-to-end trial processes, ensuring effective communication among stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with regulations to achieve recruitment targets and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Product Owner, where you'll drive innovative solutions in Finance technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Record to Report processes, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming global Finance technology by partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative Record to Report solutions. Utilize your expertise in Agile product ownership...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the digital marketing landscape by leading website strategy and conversion optimization. Drive high-quality web experiences that enhance buyer engagement and influence decision-making across m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Oversee daily operations for big and bulky home delivery networks, managing budgets, reducing damage rates, and enhancing customer satisfaction while leading a team and collaborating with stakeholders...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Lead operational excellence by optimizing warehouse procedures, ensuring safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Manage budgets, KPIs, and team performance to drive productivity and foster a stro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in logistics management for critical cyber systems. Lead planning and execution efforts to support acquisition missions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in operations tha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us optimize supply chain systems integration and support enterprise medical logistics. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance data synchronization and lifecycle activities while collaborati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $198K *

Drive customer operational excellence by enhancing digital tools for issue resolution. Lead product strategy, improve workflows, and leverage insights to transform customer interactions into proactive...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$109K - $182K *

Strategize and lead the end-to-end management of Technology Professional Services, driving sourcing strategies, complex negotiations, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver measurable value and enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $182K *

Transform the Technology Professional Services landscape by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating complex agreements, and driving supplier performance. Collaborate with senior stakeholde...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $182K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing for Technology Professional Services, driving category management and complex contract negotiations. Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable value...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $126K *

Lead the charge in security operations for a high-profile client, ensuring compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Mentor teams, drive performance, and foster strong relationships while managing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.