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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$130K - $155K *

Manage complex cybersecurity verification programs across large-scale data center projects. Lead coordination among diverse teams, ensuring operational readiness and technical integration throughout c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $215K *

Champion global technology procurement strategies, leading sourcing, negotiations, and team development to drive cost savings and enhance supplier relationships across diverse technology categories...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$119K - $234K *

Join a team that's defining product strategy and driving cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and business outcomes through data-informed decisions and collaboration...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Reimagine customer success by managing enterprise relationships, driving platform adoption, and ensuring renewals. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify risks and opportunities, while advocating...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving product vision and strategy for our core SaaS Operations line. Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions that address customer needs while scaling the business and enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project cost management by leading cost control, reporting, and client collaboration across various construction stages. Leverage your expertise to enhance project value and ensure successful...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing project costs effectively across all construction stages. Leverage your expertise in cost management to ensure accurate reporting, client collaboration, and va...

1 week ago

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

$151K - $176K *

Lead a dynamic team to manage complex data center construction programs, ensuring efficient project delivery, risk management, and client engagement while driving best practices across multidisciplina...

Reposted today

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

$151K - $176K *

Lead and manage complex data center programs, ensuring strategic leadership, governance, and effective integration of project elements across multiple phases while building strong client relationships...

Reposted today

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

$151K - $176K *

Elevate your career by leading complex data center programs, driving strategic initiatives, and managing multidisciplinary teams. Foster strong client relationships while ensuring excellence in projec...

Reposted today

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

$151K - $176K *

Take ownership of large-scale data center programs, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, manage client relationships, and implement effective governance and controls...

Reposted today

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

$151K - $176K *

Architect and lead large-scale data center programs, fostering client relationships and managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure strategic delivery excellence across projects while mitigating risks...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

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

$151K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center programs that drive growth and innovation. Build client relationships, oversee rigorous governance, and integrate risk management to ensure successful p...

Reposted today

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

$151K - $176K *

Pioneer impactful data center programs, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects with excellence. Foster client relationships while managing risks and ensuring seamless integration...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted today

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower our demand planning function by leading a high-performing team while driving strategic insights and operational excellence across multiple categories in our $1B U.S. business to enhance foreca...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$142K - $178K *

Engage with dynamic startups as a Relationship Manager, driving adoption of financial products and ensuring impactful experiences. Collaborate with founders to optimize growth and retention while mana...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $192K *

Drive sourcing excellence as you lead ingredient category strategies, manage supplier partnerships, and enhance procurement operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize costs and innovate so...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by driving cost intelligence and risk management across large-scale projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial accuracy and optimize program performance while mentorin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$134K - $181K *

Champion integration excellence by leading cross-functional teams in due diligence and execution for acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and driving successful outcomes across d...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the RLD360 platform by defining user experiences and translating data capabilities into AI-driven products that enhance safety and compliance, while identifying new market opportunities and...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate customer service excellence by leading operations and strategy. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance order fulfillment and customer satisfaction while ensuring operational efficienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$172K - $203K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in CapEx sourcing, driving strategic initiatives for manufacturing equipment and tooling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize capital investments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $160K *

Drive impactful seller experience improvements by leading the SP Satisfaction strategy, overseeing cross-department collaborations, and translating complex data into actionable executive narratives. S...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading cost management for complex construction projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful outcomes from planning through closeout, while providing expert guida...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform project delivery by leading procurement strategies and managing complex purchasing activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely supply of critical materials and services, optimizing c...

1 week ago

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

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.