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 - $115K *

Empower high-performing teams to drive operational excellence and foster collaboration. Lead talent development, enhance communication, and champion safety while achieving consistent business results...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform component planning by leading strategies for yield, inventory, and material flow. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational excellence and drive solutions for chronic shortages and pro...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $210K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and ecosystem alignment for mobile location capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve product-market fit and drive native integrat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform asset management practices by leading consultancy projects across diverse infrastructure sectors. Collaborate with teams to enhance capabilities, implement technology solutions, and drive da...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative asset management projects across diverse sectors, enhancing capabilities and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality results...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead transformative asset management projects across diverse sectors. You'll collaborate with clients to enhance their capabilities, manage project lifecycles, and drive innovative so...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful asset management transformation projects across diverse sectors. Collaborate with clients to enhance capabilities, manage project lifecycles, and deliver high-quality insights through...

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

$150K *

Shape the future of our product by leading strategic direction and cross-functional collaboration. Utilize UX research and insights to inform product design, delivery, and ongoing evolution while driv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

Transform the user experience and operational workflows in a complex two-sided marketplace. Lead product initiatives that enhance clinician and district interactions, streamline processes, and drive i...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading category strategies and financial modeling to optimize performance. Collaborate with a team to align plans with business goals and drive process improvements for measura...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to drive impactful projects, leveraging your expertise in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and deliver exceptional results while fostering a cultur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Champion your career by driving HR initiatives, enhancing employee relations, and supporting strategic business goals. Collaborate with leadership to foster a positive workplace culture and ensure com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning the demand generation engine, driving campaigns, and leveraging AI to enhance productivity. Collaborate across teams to build effective strategies that convert leads and mea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you drive sourcing and procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and product development timelines to ensure successful launches and cost-effective solutions in...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of broadband connectivity by leading strategic consumer partnerships. Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth through innovative operational processes and relationship managemen...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $101K *

Shape procurement strategies by overseeing supplier relations, contract management, and compliance with import/export regulations. Drive efficiency and profitability through effective purchasing pract...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $163K *

Empower our team by leading strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience. Drive complex projects from concept to execution, collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in strategic procurement within the electronics manufacturing sector. Build and maintain supplier relationships while ensuring timely, cost-effective product delivery to support produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $161K *

Shape the future of procurement excellence by driving performance, implementing governance, and fostering continuous improvement across the Americas. Collaborate with HQ to optimize operational standa...

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

$156K - $198K *

Lead the transfer of Advanced Packaging Lithography and Laser Annealing products to contract manufacturers in Asia, ensuring production readiness and alignment on quality, cost, and capacity objective...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with strategic sourcing of high-voltage equipment, leading cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships, ensuring operational efficiency and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $275K *

Shape the future of analytics by leading the development and rollout of a unified AI platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a secure, scalable, and trusted solution that empowers...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business performance through data analysis and process improvement. Drive initiatives that boost efficiency and deliver measurable value across operations whi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $165K *

Champion project execution and cross-functional collaboration to drive the development and deployment of advanced laser equipment, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals...

1 week ago

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

$122K - $220K *

Inspire innovation by driving the strategy and execution of go-to-market initiatives for cutting-edge liquid cooling solutions, collaborating with global teams to enhance product offerings and custome...

1 week 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.