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 *

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

$135K - $185K *

Drive innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams to define technical products and manage complex programs, ensuring alignment between client needs and engineering capabilities while delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the product strategy and technology vision for corporate real estate and facilities. Drive integration and innovation across platforms, ensuring measurable business impact...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in sourcing strategy and execution for product categories, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and supplier risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive inno...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape your career by optimizing procurement processes and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic sourcing, cost savings, and compliance while ensuring suppl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate procurement strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance and supply...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive procurement excellence by optimizing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational goals while maintai...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping procurement excellence by optimizing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Elevate your...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize client success by leading a dedicated team, managing escalations, and enhancing operational processes. Drive performance and accountability while ensuring top-tier client engagement and satis...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$151K - $176K *

Join a dynamic team to manage project costs, enhance client relationships, and drive successful tender processes. Empower your career through collaboration and transparency while navigating diverse co...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of Agile project management by leading complex initiatives, supporting acquisition management, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance capabilities for the MQ-9 program an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Champion safety excellence in commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and fostering a positive safety culture. Leverage your expertise to conduct inspections, lead...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $140K *

Lead global strategy for passive electronic components, driving supplier performance and innovation across divisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supply assurance and optimize co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving modernization efforts for airborne Battle Management Command & Control systems. Leverage your expertise in program management to support critical DoD acquisition programs an...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading category Planning & Control, integrating supplier capacity and inventory management while coaching teams to enhance operational performance and decision-making across compl...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic design team to tackle complex enterprise workflows, transforming customer insights into actionable product solutions. Collaborate closely with engineers and leverage AI tools to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by leading a high-performing team, managing client relationships, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Own P&L accountability and ensure top-tier...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Shape strategic category management initiatives to enhance market share and profitability. Leverage data insights and storytelling to influence key stakeholders and drive growth for consumer products...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of impactful vertical marketing strategies across multiple industries, enhancing Cresta's positioning and messaging to drive growth and establish thought le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower our growth by managing the positioning, messaging, and GTM strategy across multiple industries, ensuring impactful narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders and drive revenue growth t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing multi-industry marketing strategies, enhancing positioning and messaging for diverse verticals, and driving growth through innovative go-to-market framework...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading our corporate PMO, overseeing federal contracts and driving program management excellence. Collaborate with executives and mentor teams to ensure compliance and financia...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $180K *

Elevate project success by managing comprehensive program activities, ensuring effective execution, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet customer needs and achieve strategic goals...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate the delivery of complex, cross-functional programs by leading strategic planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with client objectives and operational excellenc...

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2 days 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.