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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$101K - $182K *

Transform your career by leading large-scale programs, driving cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring successful project delivery. Leverage your expertise in stakeholder management and strategic p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $215K *

Lead the charge in optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring alignment of production schedules and inventory plans while managing short-term exceptions with autonomy. Drive strategic plan...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading end-to-end supply chain planning processes. Drive optimization, manage production schedules, and resolve issues with autonomy while collaborating across teams to ensure...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $215K *

Drive end-to-end supply chain planning processes, ensuring alignment of production schedules and inventory targets while managing short-term exceptions for assigned brands. Collaborate cross-functiona...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $215K *

Shape the future of supply chain planning by driving end-to-end processes, optimizing inventory strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product delivery and alignment with bu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $210K *

Optimize strategic sourcing for complex programs, driving procurement excellence and building a resilient supplier ecosystem while mentoring team members and shaping the future of our supply chain...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $210K *

Lead the charge in shaping global supply chain strategies, managing complex sourcing programs, and developing strategic supplier relationships to support the growth of liquid cooling initiatives and e...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $220K *

Manage category strategy for interconnect or EE components, driving supplier negotiations, performance tracking, and cost management to support growth and innovation across cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost savings and supplier negotiations for National Brands. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize enterprise spen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$89K - $116K *

Shape the future of revenue growth by driving strategic sales forecasting and customer planning. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize promotions and enhance analytics, ensuring profitable growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$78K - $104K *

Engage in strategic growth and relationship management with key Intermodal customers. Drive revenue, enhance service delivery, and collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence and custome...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$64K - $104K *

Elevate customer relationships and drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, enhancing service delivery, and identifying revenue opportunities while collaborating across teams to ensure operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$64K - $104K *

Champion strategic growth and customer relationships by managing key accounts, driving revenue, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational performance a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $374K *

Empower clients by leading procurement transformation initiatives, driving strategic sourcing, and delivering measurable value through analytics and innovative solutions across complex, multi-category...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Champion a seamless customer experience by strategically managing complex accounts and driving engagement on the platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster client success and retentio...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $188K *

Optimize sustainability reporting processes to enhance compliance and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality disclosures and manage regulatory requirements in a...

Yesterday

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

$161K - $191K *

Unlock potential by leading a growth-driven team in environmental consulting. Drive business development and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse projects across various sectors. Make y...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$122K - $212K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise contracting through AI-enabled solutions. Lead value realization efforts, ensuring measurable outcomes and strategic alignment across finance, operations, an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Transform enterprise outcomes by leading value realization strategies, integrating finance and analytics to ensure measurable benefits from complex projects. Collaborate across teams to drive performa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise value realization through strategic governance, measurable outcomes, and integrated performance insights, ensuring alignment across finance, operations, and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Shape the future of enterprise transformation by leading value realization initiatives. Drive measurable outcomes through strategic governance, performance insights, and cross-functional collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative patient and provider experiences through effective product management, directly impacting retention and engagement in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven healthcare envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $278K *

Drive innovation in advanced maritime technologies, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for critical defense missions. Oversee program execution, business development, an...

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2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $206K *

Pioneer global sourcing strategies for complex PCBA commodities, driving cost optimization and supplier management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sourcing decisions and ensure sup...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate contract management by overseeing agreements across logistics operations. Collaborate with Legal, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure compliance, drive renewals, and support negotiation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.