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 *

Champion quality excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead initiatives to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while collaborating with cross-funct...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $165K *

Innovate data product strategies and lead the development of analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product lifecycles, ensuring alignment with customer needs and busine...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $184K *

Innovate your career by leading financial strategies for R&D, driving insights and investment decisions that enhance product development and business growth. Collaborate across functions to maximize i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$119K - $208K *

Lead the development of innovative export compliance solutions, integrating regulations into business processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance initiatives and enhance ope...

6 days ago

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

$150K - $165K *

Optimize procurement strategies to enhance club operations, ensuring competitive sourcing, supplier management, and budget alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value and mitigat...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$136K - $179K *

Lead the charge in procurement contract management, leveraging expertise to draft, negotiate, and optimize contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive effi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $190K *

Transform organizational culture by leading HR strategies that enhance talent engagement, compliance, and operational excellence in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. Partner with leadersh...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive program success, ensuring alignment with customer objectives while managing budgets, schedules, and risks. Advocate for stakeholders and deliver innovative antenna...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional antenna solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing program scope, timelines, and budgets effectively...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Manage client accounting services, lead a talented team, and optimize processes to enhance service quality and efficiency while ensuring compliance and exceptional client relations in a dynamic accoun...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $141K *

Unlock your potential by driving supply chain excellence across inbound, outbound, and transportation operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory flow, improve processes...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $105K *

Lead the optimization of inventory flow from distribution centers to customer sites, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and im...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships with major retailers, driving growth and innovation. You'll manage key accounts, develop impactful strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to...

5 days ago

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

$120K - $175K *

Champion global EHS strategy and compliance, driving operational excellence and risk reduction. Collaborate with leaders to enhance safety culture and achieve business objectives through innovative pr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$124K - $155K *

Contribute to our customer marketing strategy by developing programs that enhance engagement, retention, and advocacy. Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling customer stories and scalable...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Oversee complex cross-functional technology programs, driving clarity and alignment among stakeholders. Leverage Generative AI tools to enhance program management workflows and deliver impactful solut...

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

$150K - $210K *

Manage procurement processes across multiple teams, oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure strategic sourcing aligns with business needs while driving savings in a dynamic envir...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $179K *

Elevate your career by leading complex construction cost estimating and project control initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure compliance while mentor...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in transforming competitor insights into strategic intelligence that drives decision-making and innovation across the organization, influencing growth strategies and market positioning...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Engage in impactful clinical research by leading studies from design to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes in pre-market and post-market clinic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive clinical study strategies and execution, ensuring compliance and quality in research initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop protocols and manage trials, while mentoring junior tea...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $169K *

Lead the transition to a modern, AI-native ITSM platform, enhancing service management across teams. Drive employee-centric design, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless integration while maintain...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $271K *

Lead the charge in software sales by originating and advancing opportunities within your territory. Collaborate with client teams, manage pipelines, and support partners to drive growth and deliver ta...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $271K *

Unlock potential by driving software sales opportunities within your territory. Collaborate with client teams, manage pipelines, and engage with partners to deliver tailored solutions while mentoring...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $121K *

Transform project delivery by leading a dynamic IT PMO team, ensuring strategic alignment and successful execution of complex initiatives while fostering collaboration and accountability across all le...

6 days ago

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

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.