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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$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert logistics solutions for advanced systems, ensuring operational excellence and sustainment readiness while coordinating all logistics functions to support mission-c...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative supply chain facilities globally, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive technical standards and optimize project del...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in defense technology by managing complex DoD acquisition programs, ensuring the development and deployment of advanced capabilities to protect U.S. warfighters w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $163K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain excellence by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing operations, and enhancing vendor partnerships to drive growth and improve customer experiences in a d...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $163K *

Transform supply chain operations by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance vendor partnerships and drive business growth while ensuring e...

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $121K *

Grow your career with strategic oversight in portfolio management, ensuring resource allocation, budget accuracy, and governance across multiple projects while driving PMO process improvements and col...

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

$89K - $133K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize supplier performance and manage strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while mitigating risks and enhancing supplier relationships acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $175K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management to optimize procurement value, ensuring cost competitiveness and sustainability across multiple manufacturing locations while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of our innovative Lens data analytics platform by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features in the Gas, LNG, Oils, Chemicals, and Metals sectors, ensu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of innovative data analytics solutions by driving product management initiatives across key commodities sectors, collaborating with cross-functional teams to exceed custo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of innovative data analytics solutions for multiple sectors, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business strategy while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful re...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in procurement strategy, managing supplier relationships and sourcing for cutting-edge defense technology. Drive cost efficiency and compliance while collaborating across teams to ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Oversee all business operations, ensuring effective project management, budget control, and personnel onboarding. Lead strategic planning and performance evaluation to align procurement with project g...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead procurement strategy and supplier governance, ensuring material availability and cost management across multiple manufacturing sites while driving organizational capability and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $200K *

Lead the global strategy for semiconductor sourcing, driving supplier performance and innovation across multiple divisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and ensure supply...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $128K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by developing and executing sourcing strategies for integrated material handling systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational value a...

2 weeks ago

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

$166K - $195K *

Transform vendor relationships by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, driving negotiations, and optimizing procurement processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable savi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $195K *

Optimize sourcing strategies and vendor partnerships to drive savings and reduce risk. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute complex contracts, leveraging data and AI for impactful decision-making...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $172K *

Drive strategic sourcing and vendor management, leading negotiations and contract execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor relationships, ensuring measurable savings and r...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $207K *

Shape the future of engineered plastics by leading strategic initiatives, driving financial performance, and fostering supplier partnerships. Collaborate across functions to enhance market leadership...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading vendor negotiations, optimizing spend, and developing frameworks that empower teams to make informed purchasing decisions while ensuring compliance and cost...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading vendor negotiations, managing contracts, and implementing frameworks that ensure cost-effective spending across the organization while fostering strong vendor...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $158K *

Champion the execution of complex construction projects, driving timelines and quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery and operational readiness across m...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Join our dynamic Revenue Operations team to own and optimize our tech stack, drive process improvements, and enhance cross-functional collaboration to fuel our go-to-market success. Be a key player in...

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  •   5 - 7 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.