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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$94K - $198K *

Manage strategic contracts across the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive negotiations and risk assessments to support mission success in a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $148K *

Empower a dynamic team to drive social media strategies for high-profile events and launches. Oversee editorial readiness, stakeholder coordination, and performance insights in a fast-paced, collabora...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to impactful project outcomes by leading diverse teams and managing complex initiatives. Drive efficiency and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and ensuring projects meet sco...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading diverse projects, mentoring teams, and driving client satisfaction. Engage with stakeholders to ensure project success while managing budgets and timelines effectively...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of tax advisory services, delivering expert compliance and consulting to middle market clients. Mentor talent while driving business growth and enjoying a flexibl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $257K *

Lead integrated program management initiatives, ensuring effective delivery of complex robotics and software projects. Collaborate with C-suite and engineers to drive decisions, manage risks, and enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $185K *

Lead transformational sourcing initiatives across multiple business units, driving strategic engagement and supplier relationships globally. Utilize data-driven insights to influence C-level decisions...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of procurement by developing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance. Lead supplier relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to drive category improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $106K *

Analyze procurement strategies and drive savings initiatives to enhance financial performance across a $4.5 billion merchandising portfolio. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and deliver ac...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Oversee and enhance office services operations, driving excellence and guest satisfaction. Lead a dedicated team, manage client relationships, and implement strategic initiatives to foster a culture o...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and business readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive change, manage risks, and achieve measurable outcom...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining global sourcing strategies for specialized materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply assurance, negotiate agreements, and drive continuous impr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to enhance distribution strategy, manage relationships, and drive process improvements. Lead annual planning, analyze performance, and seize growth opportunities while collaborating ac...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a multi-year strategy for product quality, driving systemic improvements and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and compliance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing client relationships and driving growth in Business Insurance. Provide expert coverage analysis, risk management, and mentorship while ensuring top-tier service and res...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Develop and optimize strategic customer relationships and market opportunities in diamond-based technologies, driving growth through collaboration, negotiation, and innovative business strategies acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $147K *

Empower your career by leading complex proposal efforts in the Federal Market. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft compelling submissions while mentoring staff and driving strategic initiatives in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's redefining equipment management by overseeing high-value assets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and financial accountabi...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Support dynamic teams in optimizing business processes for Naval Education systems. Conduct needs analysis, ensure compliance, and enhance cybersecurity measures while managing end-to-end service deli...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower organizational success by leading business analysis for training systems. Drive process improvements, manage risks, and ensure compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the commercial success of the Mitel WX Unified Communications portfolio, driving go-to-market strategies, market adoption, and profitable growth through collaboration across Product Managemen...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $135K *

Champion innovative digital experiences in financial services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs, define product strategies, and drive impactful solutions that enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $160K *

Drive partner success by developing impactful product marketing strategies. Collaborate across teams to create compelling messaging, enablement materials, and go-to-market plans that enhance partner e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our procurement function by designing processes, implementing tools, and delivering cost savings across multiple categories. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and shape the te...

1 week ago

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

$185K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional high-end residential projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee project lifecycles, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.