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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$166K - $249K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy and digital initiatives in bioprocessing. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings and drive growth, ensuring customer success through innovative solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $90K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance supplier relationships, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of critical materials f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovation by discovering and scaling new business opportunities. Collaborate with Sales and customers to prototype solutions, turning insights into market-ready products that drive growth an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading teams to ensure safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Drive operational excellence through effective communication, procurement oversight, and team dev...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform product operations by enhancing collaboration across teams and streamlining the launch processes. Utilize data-driven insights and AI to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency, ensuring s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic leadership across complex programs, ensuring exceptional performance and alignment with organizational goals. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-value pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing complex K-12 construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee budgets, schedules, and quality, drivi...

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $230K *

Join a team that's redefining product discovery in e-commerce. Lead the end-to-end experience from search to cart, collaborating across functions to enhance customer engagement and drive conversion th...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor a diverse team, and drive continuous improvement to achieve...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive program success, ensuring timely delivery and financial performance while enhancing customer satisfaction and exploring innovative soluti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $186K *

Lead the charge in redefining benefits delivery through innovative platform solutions. Drive strategic partnerships and product lifecycle management, focusing on AI-driven development to enhance custo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of technical delivery by leading complex programs, bridging engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure successful outcomes and strategic alignment in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $196K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation by leading complex, enterprise-scale programs. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery while translatin...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $210K *

Drive the vision for a transformative benefits platform, leading product lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner integrations and deliver exceptional value to emp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of procurement by managing regional governance and optimizing performance. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and drive cost efficiencies, delivering sustainable value for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cost control processes for a major manufacturing expansion, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial alignm...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion a transformative manufacturing expansion by leading cost control efforts across multiple projects. Drive budget oversight, forecasting, and reporting while collaborating with diverse teams to...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cost control for a major manufacturing expansion. Drive financial oversight, forecasting, and reporting across multiple projects while collaborating with diverse teams t...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive project cost control activities for a major manufacturing expansion, ensuring accurate financial visibility and reporting across multiple projects. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, fore...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cost control for a major manufacturing expansion. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting, ensuring project success across multiple wo...

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

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine quality leadership in aerospace repair by driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisfa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $88K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead procurement efforts, ensuring production needs are met through strategic supplier partnerships and effective cost management. Drive supply chain excellence and contribu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead procurement efforts for a major construction project, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment while collaborating with projec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving product positioning and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment between product and sales teams. Leverage your expertise in risk advisory to enhance messaging and enabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of product marketing by bridging product and go-to-market teams. Drive impactful messaging, enablement, and strategies that resonate with audiences, ensuring alignment in a fast-paced...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.