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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$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional facility services across a multi-site portfolio, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction through strategic oversight, innovative solutions, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in demand planning and analytics, driving cross-functional consensus while optimizing inventory levels and ensuring product availability through advanced statistical forecasting and da...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by leading CMI initiatives, managing client relationships, and guiding teams to ensure quality and compliance throughout all project phases in Northern Virg...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us to lead and manage complex CMI projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring project teams in a dynamic environ...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Construction Management and Inspection projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met. Foster client relationships and mentor teams while navigating technical...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading and scaling supply chain replenishment across multiple facilities. Drive strategic improvements in forecasting, inventory management, and supplier performance to enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at enhancing customer fulfillment solutions through innovative program design, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to improve operational efficiency and...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $172K *

Oversee and implement complex real estate projects, leading cross-functional teams to achieve facility solutions aligned with growth strategies while managing multiple large-scale projects within budg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $161K *

Manage product development from concept to release, focusing on technical solutions. Engage with clients to define requirements, drive innovation, and ensure products meet business needs while collabo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $181K *

Transform the Screening Platform by driving product delivery and roadmap execution. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure compliance while deliverin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in procurement and contracts management for a large-scale construction project, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to dr...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform estimating services by leading a regional team, ensuring quality and consistency across projects, and enhancing capabilities through innovative tools and technologies. Build strong client re...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading supply chain strategies, managing teams, and driving process improvements. Collaborate across functions to enhance inventory management and ensure compliance while ach...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K *

Transform complex challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and justice leaders to drive product strategy and execution, enhancing the criminal justice syste...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving trade investment strategies to enhance revenue growth. In this high-impact role, you'll manage trade forecasting, optimize spending, and collaborate with cross-functional te...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$154K - $231K *

Lead the charge in global postmarket processes, ensuring compliance and standardization across complaint management, investigations, and regulatory reporting. Drive continuous improvement and governan...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $181K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise business systems that enhance efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals w...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $181K *

Shape the future of enterprise business systems by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring data integrity across multiple functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive me...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $181K *

Transform enterprise business systems by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes while managing a h...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives across complex categories. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive value, manage risk, and enhance supplier performance while shaping a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Drive product innovation by owning a key area end-to-end, collaborating with teams to enhance client experiences and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $193K *

Shape the future of marketing by leading complex ABM initiatives that drive growth, resolve challenges, and implement global improvements. Collaborate with leadership to align strategies and enhance e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $193K *

Shape innovative marketing strategies by leading complex projects that drive growth and enhance global processes. Collaborate with leadership to align initiatives with business goals and deliver impac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading complex municipal water and wastewater projects. You'll oversee construction management, cultivate client relationships, and drive business development in the Houston region...

4 days ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy for a high-impact AI platform. Collaborate across teams to translate vision into actionable roadmaps, driving innovation and customer value while ensuring...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.