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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$123K - $173K *

Reimagine materials management by leading production scheduling, planning, and control initiatives. Drive lean practices and continuous improvement while optimizing supplier relationships and enhancin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $173K *

Transform your career by leading materials management initiatives, optimizing production scheduling, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in retail operations for high-profile events, ensuring top-tier guest experiences and streamlined inventory management. This role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and analyt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $155K *

Transform contract administration by advising teams on Federal regulations, managing high-value subcontracts, and driving strategic negotiations to enhance revenue and retention. Collaborate with stak...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain strategies and operations. Drive demand, capacity, and inventory planning while ensuring on-time delivery and supplier performance. Collaborate cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $155K *

Lead the charge in Federal contract administration, managing complex subcontracts and advising account teams. Shape strategies that enhance revenue retention while ensuring compliance and operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in Federal contract administration, managing high-value subcontracts, advising teams, and driving strategic negotiations to enhance revenue and retention while ens...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Transform your career by advising on Federal contract administration, managing high-value subcontracts, and driving strategic negotiations. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and operational...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Shape and optimize Federal contract administration by advising teams, managing complex subcontracts, and enhancing win strategies. Leverage expertise to resolve issues and ensure compliance while coll...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Unlock potential by serving as a trusted advisor in Federal contract administration, managing complex subcontracts, and collaborating with account teams to enhance revenue and retention strategies whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Transform complex subcontract administration by serving as a trusted advisor, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring compliance with Federal regulations while driving strategic initiatives that e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Shape the future of Federal contract administration by managing complex subcontracts, advising account teams, and driving strategic negotiations to enhance revenue and retention while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Transform the future of Federal contract administration by advising account teams, managing high-value subcontracts, and driving strategic negotiations. Leverage your expertise to enhance compliance a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Federal contract administration, providing strategic advisory support to account teams, and ensuring compliance across subcontracting processes to drive revenue and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Federal contract administration. As a Specialist Manager, you'll manage high-value subcontracts, advise account teams, and drive strategic negotiations to enha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Advance your career by managing complex Federal contract administration and strategic subcontracting. Collaborate with account teams to drive revenue and retention while ensuring compliance and optimi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Lead strategic subcontract management efforts, advising teams on Federal contract administration. Handle complex subcontracts impacting revenue, ensuring compliance and accuracy while fostering collab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Help us shape and strengthen win strategies in Federal contract administration. As a key advisor, you'll manage complex subcontracts, ensuring compliance and driving revenue retention while collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Lead the charge in Federal contract administration, managing complex subcontracts and advising account teams. Utilize your expertise to enhance revenue strategies and ensure compliance while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Federal contract administration. Leverage your expertise in managing high-value subcontracts while advising account teams and driving strategic initiatives tha...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Join a team that's shaping Federal contract strategies and managing high-value subcontracts. Leverage your expertise in contract administration to drive compliance and operational excellence while adv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Drive strategic subcontract management and compliance, advising teams on Federal contract administration. Oversee complex subcontracts, ensuring alignment with regulations while enhancing revenue and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Optimize Federal contract administration by managing complex subcontracts, advising teams, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise to enhance revenue strategies and maintain collaborative relation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Unlock potential by serving as a trusted advisor in Federal contract administration, managing complex subcontracts, and shaping strategies that drive revenue and retention. Collaborate with teams to e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $155K *

Innovate within Federal contract administration by managing complex subcontracts, advising account teams, and shaping strategic win strategies. Leverage your expertise to enhance compliance and drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.