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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$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading comprehensive supply chain strategies and optimizing procurement operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and enhance supply base resilience w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$149K - $185K *

Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives by evaluating procurement processes, analyzing costs, and negotiating supplier contracts to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost savings across th...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Optimize strategic sourcing for metals and raw materials, ensuring effective supply chain management and cost efficiency. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes and mitigate risks i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

Join a team that's redefining the future of multiomics in biochemistry. Lead product strategy and innovation, drive commercial execution, and foster external partnerships to enhance our metabolomics a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive category strategy and performance by leading a team, making data-driven decisions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve sales and profit growth in a dynamic retail environment...

2 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Champion the evolution of our GTM tech stack, driving impactful systems and processes across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Own platform architecture and lead strategic tool evaluations to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and manage complex technical programs. Drive alignment, mitigate risks, and ensure high-quality service delivery in a...

1 week ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Unlock the potential of technical programs by managing risks, dependencies, and escalations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality services while driving cl...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion purchasing excellence by managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely procurement of mechanical and electrical components. Drive operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $137K *

Drive impactful projects from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and optimize vendor relationships while managing P&L and strategic negotiat...

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of logistics by leading procurement strategies that optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions and ensur...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing logistics procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective solutions across multiple logistics categories to enhance su...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive customer success by managing strategic relationships, ensuring retention and growth for key accounts in the Bankruptcy Risk sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead strategic customer relationships in Bankruptcy Risk, ensuring retention and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, drive customer success, and enhance valu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $190K *

Champion strategic IT procurement initiatives, driving cost reductions and optimizing software agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance while managing con...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Drive procurement excellence by establishing strategies that enhance efficiency, manage risk, and optimize spend across diverse categories. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading materials management initiatives, optimizing production scheduling, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $204K *

Drive enterprise programs as a Senior Program Manager, ensuring alignment across projects to achieve strategic business outcomes. Collaborate with executives and teams to deliver value through effecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Empower our product team as you own the core research workflow, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experiences. Drive product execution and quality shipping while laying the groundwork f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay product lifecycle, optimizing workflows and driving integration across platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement process...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Lead procurement strategies for a $100M spend, managing a team to optimize sourcing and supplier performance across the Americas. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance productivity and drive value...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $212K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional programs, driving measurable outcomes in external manufacturing and warehousing. Collaborate globally to enhance s...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement initiatives, driving cross-functional programs and optimizing external manufacturing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Innovate logistics strategies to enhance support for USAF Cyber Systems. Lead cross-functional teams, manage acquisition processes, and ensure compliance with DoD standards while driving efficiency an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert logistics solutions for advanced systems, ensuring operational excellence and sustainment readiness while coordinating all logistics functions to support mission-c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.