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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$170K - $220K *

Champion transportation optimization by leading strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and network performance across global operations. Drive innovation in operating models and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $157K *

Drive brand growth by leading eCommerce strategies and integrated marketing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance online presence and achieve commercial objectives in a fast-pa...

Yesterday

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

$133K - $183K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of customer success technology. Drive strategy, optimize Gainsight, and enhance customer outcomes through collaboration and innovation, ensuring seamless integr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain continuity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging technologies and drive improvements in performa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive the future of food safety and quality by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across operations and teams. Collaborate with vario...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$219K - $305K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic financial planning for data center operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize capital allocation and enhance decision-making processes in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $208K *

Lead the strategy and execution of a customer success platform, driving retention and expansion through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage Gainsight expertise to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $208K *

Unlock potential by driving the strategy and execution of the Gainsight Customer Success platform, enhancing customer health monitoring, risk management, and retention strategies through collaboration...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing procurement for large EPC projects. Negotiate supplier terms, drive cost efficiencies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely material flow and pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive the growth of Dealer Finance by managing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Utilize your expertise to meet financial objectives and...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Join us to drive strategic sourcing initiatives in Facilities, managing project delivery and resource allocation while aligning account objectives with measurable outcomes across diverse client accoun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing logistics operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Lead a dynamic Distribution Center, driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative wo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $189K *

Accelerate growth by spearheading strategic sales initiatives in the transportation and logistics sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance client engagement and drive revenue across diverse markets w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $121K *

Shape the future of HR compliance by leading strategic initiatives across North America. Drive compliance programs, risk management, and policy governance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Engage in shaping market strategies for an enterprise modernization platform. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate technical capabilities into impactful narratives, driving sale...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative digital commerce experiences by leading product strategies and cross-functional partnerships. Shape the future of online retail through technical expertise and customer-focused soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive technology strategy and AI enablement for customer planning, overseeing product management and lifecycle for enterprise capabilities while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of customer planning and AI enablement by leading technology strategy, product management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance field effectiveness and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing initiatives in IT. Drive Supplier Commercial Excellence across diverse categories including Hardware, Software, and AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $241K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative digital product strategies, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer experiences, and leveraging AI technologies to deliver impactful solutions th...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Shape the future of digital products by leading cross-functional teams to innovate and launch AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to transform strategic goals into impactful cus...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Transform digital product management by leading AI-driven initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance customer experiences and drive measurable outcomes. Your expertise will shape innovat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Join a team that's redefining product management by driving AI-first digital solutions. Collaborate with diverse experts to transform strategic goals into impactful customer experiences, ensuring succ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative digital product strategies and AI solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable outcomes, ensuring successful...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $241K *

Transform digital product management by leading cross-functional teams to innovate and launch AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and drive measu...

1 week ago

  •   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.