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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$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in shaping executive social media strategies that enhance brand visibility and influence. Collaborate with senior leaders to create compelling content and drive engagement across key b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing strategic social media initiatives that enhance executive influence and elevate brand visibility, collaborating with senior leaders to connect with key audi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic social media initiatives to enhance executive influence and brand visibility. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling narratives and engagement strategies that resonate wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth by leading strategic social media initiatives that enhance executive influence and elevate brand presence. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling narratives and drive engag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development of strategic social media initiatives that enhance executive influence and elevate brand presence, collaborating with senior leaders to connect with key audiences and drive en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic social media initiatives to enhance executive influence and elevate brand presence. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling narratives and engagement strategies that resonat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic social media initiatives that enhance executive influence and amplify brand presence. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling narratives and drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cost management for major data center projects. This client-facing role requires strong communication and expertise in managing costs across large-scale construction, en...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Innovate industry narratives and drive targeted marketing strategies across diverse sectors. Own positioning, messaging, and revenue goals while collaborating with sales and product teams to enhance c...

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

$135K - $165K *

Champion cost management excellence in a key client-facing role for a major hyperscale data center project, ensuring value delivery and effective communication throughout the construction lifecycle...

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

$100K - $120K *

Explore a pivotal role in delivering high-value cost management services for a large-scale data center program, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple phases while leading client interactio...

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

$140K - $160K *

Lead high-value cost management services for a multi-phase data center program. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure accuracy in cost planning, procurement, and change management while mentori...

Today

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

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in cost management for a major data center project. Leverage your expertise to ensure client objectives are met while providing leadership and direction in a dyna...

Today

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

$135K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading cost management on a major data center project. Drive client objectives through effective communication and strategic planning while fostering a collaborative team envir...

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

$135K - $165K *

Transform the future of data center construction by leading cost management efforts, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and strategic oversight on a major hyperscale pr...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead cost management initiatives for large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Drive value through strategic planning, report...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us in delivering exceptional cost management services for major data center projects. This client-facing role requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage costs across large-scal...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage cost management services for large-scale construction projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with clients and stakeholders. Lead cost planning, reporting, and negotiations...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a leading role in cost management for major data center projects. Engage directly with clients, oversee large-scale construction activities, and mentor junior team members while...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage cost management services for large-scale data center projects, ensuring client objectives are met through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement, and value optimization across multiple de...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading cost management for complex capital projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and procurement support while ensuring project success and f...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's delivering cutting-edge data center projects. Lead cost management and commercial governance for large-scale developments, ensuring client objectives are met while collaborating wit...

2 days ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Join us to deliver comprehensive cost management services on large-scale data center projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure cost certainty and informed decision-making throughou...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee cost management for large-scale data center projects. Ensure financial objectives are met through effective budgeting, forecasting, and proactive cost control while coll...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing costs for large-scale data center projects. You'll ensure financial objectives are met through effective cost control, forecasting, and collaboration with stakeh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.