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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $170K *

Transform your career by leading innovative tenant improvement projects for a high-profile tech client. Oversee project planning, financial management, and quality control while fostering strong clien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $160K *

Pioneer the end-to-end development of custom automated manufacturing tools, ensuring project alignment across teams, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating risks to meet delivery milestones and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $233K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive manufacturing process development, ensuring timely deployment of custom automation and tooling for product launches. Collaborate closely with engineering and opera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $145K *

Transform your career by overseeing contract manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and efficiency across diverse product formats. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize corporate services, driving cost reductions and supplier partnerships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance procurement processes and ensure complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Transform procurement strategy by leading supplier relationships and ensuring parts availability. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and drive performance, while managing component lifec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer marketing strategies by driving expansion and adoption initiatives for mid-market and enterprise clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to create impactful campaigns and leverage AI...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead customer marketing initiatives to drive expansion and adoption within mid-market and enterprise accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven campaigns and leverage AI...

Vancouver, BCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and enhance Airfreight solutions for growth, efficiency, and customer value. This role involves cross-functional leadership and optimizing carrier partnerships for competitive a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$127K - $208K *

Empower procurement for cutting-edge compute hardware, driving sourcing strategies and vendor negotiations. Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to ensure timely delivery and efficient deployment...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $267K *

Invent the future of AI by defining product strategy and architecture for innovative platforms. Collaborate across engineering, ML, and design to launch transformative interfaces that enhance human-AI...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define product strategy and deliver innovative payment solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive customer value and business outcomes while managing the end-to-end paymen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier performance, minimize supply chain risks, and achieve cost savings across key commodities. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procurem...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining sports analytics by leading the development of innovative data visualization tools. Collaborate across functions to transform complex tracking data into actionable insigh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $115K *

Champion operational excellence by leading strategic supply chain initiatives, optimizing logistics, and enhancing efficiency across cross-functional teams to drive impactful improvements in a dynamic...

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex construction projects, ensuring quality and profitability while managing client relationships, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with teams to drive project succe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $198K *

Engage as a Senior Sales & Strategy Analytics Manager, driving forecasting and pipeline analytics for GTM operations. Collaborate with leadership to transform data into strategic insights, enhancing d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading forecasting and analytics for GTM operations. Drive strategic insights, enhance reporting processes, and partner with executive leadership to optimize revenue performance i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Transform business insights as a Senior Sales & Strategy Analytics Manager. Own forecasting and pipeline analytics, partner with leadership, and drive strategic planning to enhance GTM operations and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $198K *

Unlock potential by leading forecasting and pipeline analytics for GTM operations. Serve as a trusted analytical partner to executive leadership, driving strategic insights and optimizing revenue proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by leveraging your freight brokerage expertise to build partnerships, drive account expansion, and optimize operations from day one, ensuring immediate impact and measurable results...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Optimize public sector risk solutions by leading complex placements and fostering key relationships. Drive growth and deliver exceptional outcomes while collaborating with clients, insurers, and inter...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join us in enhancing procurement operations by leveraging your financial expertise and advanced Excel skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build financial models, support decision-making...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$129K - $175K *

Lead the charge in shaping Amazon's industrial real estate strategy across North America. Drive end-to-end project management, from site sourcing to construction, ensuring operational resilience and s...

3 days ago

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

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.