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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while managing a high-performing team to achieve strategic busines...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of industrial construction by leading cost management efforts, ensuring accurate estimates, and driving commercial success throughout complex projects. Collaborate with multidisciplin...

Today

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform cost management in industrial and maritime projects by providing expert guidance, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and leadership across all project phases...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing plant performance, and fostering strong team dynamics to meet strategic objectives and enhance community engageme...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of product management by owning a defined subdomain, driving outcomes, and mentoring peers. Collaborate closely with engineering to navigate ambiguity and deliver impactful results in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial software design. Drive innovation and quality across Business Banking and Investments teams, inspiring designers to elevate their craft and deliver impactful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Transform the design landscape by leading a talented team to elevate visual and interaction quality in financial software. Drive innovation, simplify complex workflows, and inspire designers to delive...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Champion innovative design solutions by leading a talented team to elevate the quality of financial software experiences. Drive collaboration across product and engineering to simplify complex workflo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Elevate design excellence by leading a creative team to innovate financial software experiences. Drive quality, inspire designers, and challenge norms to deliver impactful solutions that simplify comp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and optimize supply chain performance. Leverage your expertise to enhance cost efficiency and support product de...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer success strategies to maximize retention and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships, resolve escalations, and implement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate customer success by developing strategies that enhance partnerships, drive retention, and foster growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional service and value real...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead customer success initiatives to enhance partnerships, drive retention, and maximize growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional service and value realization while proac...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Drive project management and technical oversight for government programs, ensuring effective execution of technology development efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading complex technical programs that bridge business objectives and execution. Collaborate across teams to drive advertiser-facing initiatives in a dynamic environment, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $170K *

Unlock the potential of our product as a Senior Product Manager, driving outcomes that deliver real value to customers and the business. Collaborate closely with design and engineering to shape soluti...

Rapid City, SDRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

Oversee the management of Water/Wastewater Projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Engage with stakeholders, manage resources, and enforce contract provisions while addressing technical an...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize your career by leading procurement strategies across diverse categories, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and driving operational excellence to enhance site performance and value c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Advance procurement strategies by collaborating with site leadership and stakeholders. Lead local teams to enhance operational efficiency, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with glo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $161K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI technology by leading product strategy, engaging with customers, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Shape the future o...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $103K *

Optimize supplier relationships and purchasing strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Lead complex negotiations, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance while supporting new product...

1 week ago

  •   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.