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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$141K - $278K *

Join our team to lead sourcing and procurement transformations, enhancing efficiency and driving digital innovation. Collaborate with clients to optimize their value chains and implement strategic sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Empower organizations by leading procurement transformation initiatives. Drive efficiency and digital transformation while managing client relationships and project teams to enhance sourcing and procu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sourcing and procurement transformation, enhancing efficiency and digital capabilities for clients. Lead initiatives that optimize operating models and deliver strategic s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Champion procurement transformation by leading initiatives that enhance sourcing, efficiency, and digital solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize their value chains and drive operational excel...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $155K *

Elevate the performance of a diverse property portfolio by leading strategic initiatives, negotiating leases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize asset value and support business...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $155K *

Lead the strategic management of a diverse property portfolio, enhancing site performance and revenue through effective negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Drive initiatives that maximize...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $140K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive large-scale software delivery and digital transformation. Leverage Agile methodologies and technical expertise to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes while...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$141K - $278K *

Empower organizations by leading procurement transformation initiatives, enhancing sourcing strategies, and optimizing operational models. Collaborate with clients to drive efficiency and digital tran...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $172K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex data ingestion initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program delivery, manage risks, and ensure operational excellence while t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$141K - $278K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance sourcing and procurement strategies, driving efficiency and digital transformation for clients. Lead initiatives that optimize operating models and deliver impactful sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate sustainability initiatives by leading client engagements in impact inventory, strategy development, and target tracking. Utilize analytical tools to transform sustainability challenges into ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of project finance by driving cost control processes, budgeting, and forecasting. Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure project expenditures align with financial goals while mentorin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user experiences by driving agile product management, collaborating cross-functionally, and refining product roadmaps to align with user needs and business goals while ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Champion user-centric product development by driving agile excellence, refining roadmaps, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product performance and stakeholder alignment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Engage in shaping and executing the go-to-market strategy for Healthcare, driving impactful messaging and positioning. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and establish thought leader...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Champion the development of impactful positioning and messaging for the Healthcare sector, driving go-to-market strategies and establishing thought leadership to enhance Cresta's growth and market pre...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Drive impactful marketing strategies in the Healthcare sector, enhancing positioning and messaging. Collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate growth and establish thought leadership, ensuring relev...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $234K *

Lead the development and execution of integrated demand planning strategies, ensuring alignment between market demand, supply capabilities, and financial objectives across mid- to long-range planning...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Drive impactful construction projects by managing contract modifications, overseeing contractor proposals, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver...

5 days ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Accelerate your career by managing complex construction projects, overseeing contract modifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to deliver...

5 days ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction management by overseeing complex projects, ensuring compliance, and driving excellence in execution. Your expertise will guide contract negotiatio...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Lead critical phases of construction management, ensuring project success through effective contract modifications, contractor negotiations, and technical oversight. Collaborate with teams to deliver...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Champion project success by managing contract modifications, overseeing contractor proposals, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Leverage extensive construction experience to d...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Drive the success of large-scale construction projects by overseeing contract modifications, managing contractor proposals, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Bring your expert...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Drive impactful construction projects by overseeing contract modifications, managing contractor proposals, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.