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 *

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

$125K - $172K *

Drive strategic program integration and delivery by leading complex, cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to align objectives, manage dependencies, and ensure successful outcome...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex contract negotiations and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize contractual outcomes and mitigate risks wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape complex contractual strategies and lead negotiations to optimize outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Drive complianc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate the contracting lifecycle, providing expert guidance and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the entire contracting lifecycle, ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex contracts, mitigate risks, and support business objectives...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate high-pressure environments and achieve business obje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $139K *

Transform supply chain operations by driving automation and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships and optimize processes, ensuring efficient delivery an...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower senior leadership by driving delivery strategies for a large-scale supplier program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment, mitigate risks, and optimize outcomes while maintaining...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Innovate delivery strategies for a large-scale supplier program, ensuring alignment and measurable value. Collaborate with senior leadership to manage complex workstreams and drive organizational tran...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Unlock new business opportunities in the Power Markets & Trading sector. Drive revenue growth through strategic prospecting and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leveraging market intel...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Advance revenue growth by driving new business acquisition in the Power Markets & Trading sector. Own the sales process from prospecting to closing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to levera...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at driving revenue growth through new business acquisition in the Power Markets & Trading sector. Own the sales process from prospecting to close, collaborating with cross-function...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $140K *

Drive sourcing strategies and supplier management for enterprise software, ensuring optimal value and performance across global operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute category plans and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $155K *

Shape the future of legal operations by enhancing efficiency, governance, and compliance. Lead strategic initiatives, manage technology systems, and oversee budgets while supporting corporate governan...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $135K *

Drive strategic initiatives and enhance enterprise performance by partnering with leadership to improve governance, accountability, and decision-making across business groups and corporate functions...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $177K *

Join a team that's redefining contract management by driving efficiency and collaboration across Sales and Legal. Leverage your expertise to negotiate agreements and enhance processes, ensuring swift...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $181K *

Transform global sourcing strategies for direct raw materials, driving cost optimization and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply reliability and business continuity in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Lead the marketing strategy for a professional services firm, collaborating with senior leaders to drive growth initiatives and enhance brand presence through integrated campaigns and thought leadersh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of marketing strategy by leading integrated campaigns and driving growth initiatives across professional services. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance brand presence and engage...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $166K *

Drive our end-to-end Lifecycle strategy and customer communications journey, leveraging data and AI to enhance engagement across multiple channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize conversio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $166K *

Innovate customer engagement strategies by leading lifecycle marketing initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize communications across channels, leveraging data and AI for measurable con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $166K *

Lead the charge in shaping customer engagement strategies across multiple channels. Drive measurable conversion and retention through data-driven lifecycle marketing, collaborating with cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $166K *

Transform customer engagement by leading lifecycle strategies and communications across multiple channels. Drive measurable conversion and retention through data-driven insights, AI capabilities, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.