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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$95K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing audits for diverse private clients, mentoring staff, and driving client solutions. This role offers a chance to enhance your leadership skills while delivering high-quality...

Abbotsford, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced asset management consulting services. Utilize data analytics for informed decision-making and streamline processes across various infrastructure projects nationw...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Transform enterprise change strategies by leading adoption initiatives, engaging stakeholders, and executing comprehensive plans for technology rollouts. Drive measurable results in organizational cha...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative product solutions that address customer needs, enhance user experience, and drive business growth. Manage the entire product lifecycle from strategy t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Empower growth by leading enterprise demand forecasting, aligning cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and enhance service excellence. Drive strategic insights and influence decision-making to...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Transform the construction landscape by leading multi-million-dollar projects, driving strategic sourcing, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve sustainable outcomes and cost savings in...

Today

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

$110K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing project execution, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while coordinating teams and stakeholders for succes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of candidate sourcing by leading a dynamic team, optimizing strategies, and driving growth outcomes. Leverage your expertise to enhance pipeline performance and foster expert relation...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $156K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives that enhance custody platforms, driving product vision and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and deliver impactful soluti...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives to enhance custody platforms. Drive product vision, manage lifecycles, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $156K *

Lead the charge in transforming custody platforms by driving product vision, enhancing workflows, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer and market...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining financial analysis by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, enhancing busin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading project strategies that align with safety, cost, and quality goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and supplier manage...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $153K *

Elevate your career by leading logistics workstreams in a dynamic global supply chain environment. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $153K *

Elevate your career by leading logistics workstreams to drive strategic growth and innovation within a global supply chain team, collaborating across functions to optimize performance and deliver impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $153K *

Join a team that's driving logistics innovation and transformation. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead strategic initiatives, collaborate across functions, and optimize supply chain performance to suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading complex programs that drive operational excellence in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful vehicle launches and enhance quality ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Transform strategic initiatives into actionable plans, driving alignment and operational clarity across the organization. Collaborate with C-suite executives to enhance growth strategies and implement...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $210K *

Champion strategic initiatives and drive operational clarity across the organization. Collaborate with C-suite executives to enhance growth strategies, manage complex programs, and implement AI soluti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers to enhance production processes, drive operational excellence, and ensure quality and safety in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. Ch...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Transform the quality landscape by leading a team across North America, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective qu...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $230K *

Optimize commercial governance frameworks to enhance deal structures and pricing strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive execution and measurable impact, ensuring alignment and efficiency in the...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Transform supply chain finance by leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Build analytical talent and create financial insights that drive decision-making for manufacturing and ope...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of data-driven category strategies, driving growth and competitive advantage across key customer segments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise-level category strategy and growth by leveraging data insights to optimize assortment, pricing, and inventory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.