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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$200K - $240K *

Drive your career forward by leading product initiatives that create value for customers and the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and deliver impactfu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $165K *

Lead the evolution of customer-facing eCommerce experiences by managing product backlogs, defining features, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $254K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic sales team, driving client engagement, and shaping innovative sales strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to mentor talent and achieve impactful results t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global materials cost productivity initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects, enhance product competitiveness, and achieve measurab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of material control operations for complex industrial construction projects, ensuring effective management of materials, logistics, and inventory to drive project success and operationa...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex municipal design projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to innovate sustainable solutions for urban and rural infrastructure...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by overseeing SAP disciplines, collaborating with government and industry partners, and ensuring compliance with personnel security policies to protect critical DoD programs...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $125K *

Transform your career by leading multiple EPC projects in a dynamic industrial setting. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful execution while fostering strong client relationships and ma...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Drive impactful enterprise initiatives as a Senior Program Manager, leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution, risk man...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in licensing and divestitures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and negotiate agreements that align with strategic objectives i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

Elevate project success by leading nationwide grocery store remodels, managing budgets, schedules, and teams while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards. Drive continuous improvement...

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

$115K - $125K *

Drive your career with a leading role in managing nationwide grocery store remodels. Oversee project teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction and project success in a remote se...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $125K *

Take ownership of nationwide grocery store remodel construction programs, leading project teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery while fostering strong client relationships and implementing...

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

$115K - $125K *

Help us drive nationwide grocery store remodel projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Your expertise in construction management will enhance client relationships an...

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

$115K - $125K *

Lead nationwide grocery store remodel projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while managing teams and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders...

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

$140K - $185K *

Transform product management by leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences, drive retention, and shape the roadmap for our largest accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impac...

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

$140K - $185K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Manager, driving innovation and customer success through AI integration. Collaborate with enterprise clients to shape product features that enhance retention...

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

$180K - $205K *

Architect and drive strategic program execution across complex SaaS initiatives, ensuring alignment and clarity among cross-functional teams while managing risks and dependencies to achieve organizati...

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative real estate initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams, navigating municipal processes, and driving strategic projects that enhance community development and corporat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal projects by managing tasks, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring quality outcomes. Utilize strong communication and project management skills to drive succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K *

Unlock potential by leading our logistics team to optimize warehouse operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a positive work environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$141K - $278K *

Drive procurement transformation by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, enhancing operational models, and optimizing technology solutions to improve client efficiency and value chain performance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Transform client sourcing and procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and drive digital transformation. Lead initiatives that optimize operating models and deliver value across complex business e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Innovate sourcing and procurement strategies to enhance client value chains. Lead transformation initiatives, optimize operating models, and drive efficiency through technology solutions while managin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading procurement transformation initiatives, enhancing efficiency, and driving digital solutions for clients. Collaborate with teams to optimize sourcing strategies and improve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.