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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$135K - $182K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to achieve performance goals, enhance employee relations, and implement process improvements in a dynamic fulfillment environment...

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

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and team development. Lead a diverse group of managers to drive performance, enhance processes, and foster a positive work environment in a fast...

Yesterday

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

$135K - $182K *

Manage operational excellence and team development in a dynamic environment. Lead a team of managers to achieve performance goals while fostering positive employee relations and implementing process i...

6 days ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Drive operational excellence and team development as you lead a dynamic group of managers, ensuring performance objectives are met while fostering a positive work environment and implementing strategi...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Unlock your leadership potential by overseeing operational excellence and team development. Drive quality initiatives and optimize processes to enhance performance in a dynamic fulfillment environment...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Elevate your career by leading operational excellence and team development. Drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and foster a positive work environment while ensuring performance objective...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Transform operational excellence by leading teams to achieve budgetary and performance goals. Drive quality initiatives and foster employee development while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Take ownership of large-scale operations, leading teams to achieve excellence in performance, safety, and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement and innovation across the supply ch...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Champion operational excellence by leading teams to achieve budgetary and performance goals. Drive quality initiatives and foster employee development in a dynamic fulfillment environment, ensuring sa...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Optimize operational excellence by leading a team to achieve performance goals, enhance employee relations, and implement process improvements. Drive strategic initiatives to foster a culture of conti...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Innovate operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to drive performance, safety, and quality initiatives. Oversee all aspects of site operations, fostering employee development and collaboratio...

3 weeks ago

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

$121K - $164K *

Take ownership of operational excellence by leading a team to drive quality, safety, and performance in a fast-paced environment. Foster employee development and implement process improvements to meet...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock product potential by leading the development of innovative food safety solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex industry challenges and drive scalable product strat...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $150K *

Drive customer success by managing complex portfolios, enhancing product adoption, and ensuring retention through data-driven insights and proactive engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the vision and strategy for data applications, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products while mentoring others an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $182K *

Engage in transformative leadership that drives operational excellence while fostering team development and enhancing productivity in a dynamic fulfillment environment. Ensure safety, quality, and per...

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and deliver proactive cost management services for hospitality construction projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure client objectives are met, providing leadership and mentorship whil...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Transform financial planning and analysis by bridging finance and technology, ensuring effective product outcomes through collaboration, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Elevate logistics operations by managing multi-facility warehouse functions, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Lead a skilled team to optimize inventory control and drive continuous improvemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $241K *

Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of a global leader. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop multi-year plans, drive operational decisions, and solve complex challenges im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$87K - $200K *

Champion the product roadmap for a leading American Football video platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive customer success while navigating the comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a Senior Business Development Manager role focused on securing new business in the energy services sector. Engage with utility partners and leverage innovative solutions to meet...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Advance the Core Platform as a Senior Product Manager, driving product direction and modernization for identity management and shared services, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $209K *

Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring seamless operations across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance, performance, and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

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  •   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.