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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$127K - $227K *

Support public-sector clients in enhancing freight networks and supply chains. Leverage your expertise in rail and freight planning to develop impactful strategies and documentation that drive decisio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution for account management and logistics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency, driving measu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $165K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading integrated planning for Electronic Locks. Collaborate with global teams to optimize demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory mana...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $165K *

Drive end-to-end supply chain planning for Electronic Locks, overseeing demand forecasting, production scheduling, and inventory management. Lead a global team to optimize processes and ensure alignme...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex high-voltage electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while mentoring a team of construction professionals and managing client relation...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of PromoMats by driving product strategy and AI integration, enhancing marketing and regulatory workflows for life sciences companies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $108K *

Partner with us to enhance procurement operations at our fulfillment centers, managing supplier relationships and driving efficiencies. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes and ensure c...

Yesterday

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

$61K - $108K *

Transform procurement operations by managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and driving efficiencies across fulfillment centers. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and e...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to enhance service delivery, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to execute service agreements, monitor performance, and drive continuous impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $220K *

Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by leading change management initiatives, developing training materials, and engaging stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions in military service contracts wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock innovative procurement strategies for raw materials by engaging cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring cost savings and market intelligence while navigating price volatility in the chem...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $156K *

Pioneer a comprehensive security program while managing P&L responsibilities across multiple client locations. Drive program performance, risk management, and operational excellence to align with clie...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$131K - $154K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by leading contract management and budget oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence in clinical development...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $135K *

Transform the billing and pricing landscape by driving platform strategy, enhancing user experiences, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and busine...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $191K *

Manage logistics operations to enhance efficiency and compliance. Lead a team, oversee financial aspects, and drive strategic initiatives to meet facility goals while ensuring safety and quality stand...

2 weeks ago

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

$127K - $191K *

Lead logistics operations by managing teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance performance and foster community en...

2 weeks ago

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

$149K - $187K *

Optimize supply chain strategies by managing vendor relationships, sourcing materials, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Drive cost reduction and performance improvements while collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Pioneer automation initiatives by leading complex projects that modernize manufacturing capabilities, enhance equipment performance, and align engineering investments with strategic business goals acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $150K *

Drive strategic automation initiatives to modernize manufacturing capabilities, enhance equipment performance, and support long-term growth. Lead complex projects, aligning engineering investments wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $150K *

Engage in strategic automation initiatives to enhance manufacturing capabilities, leading complex projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and al...

St. James, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping client relationships and agency presence in the US. Drive account growth, manage projects, and collaborate with creative teams to deliver exceptional employer branding solut...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $214K *

Engage in shaping product narratives and driving growth through strategic positioning and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product adoption and deliver measurable va...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform demand generation strategies in the Consumer & Life Sciences sectors. Lead initiatives to create impactful marketing campaigns, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate with cross-functi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients as a strategic partner, delivering exceptional insurance and risk management services. Drive retention and growth through high-level relationship management, leveraging expertise i...

5 days 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.