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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$140K - $160K *

Take ownership of cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring effective client communication and delivery of high-value services across multiple phases. Drive procurement strategy...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower project success by leading cost management for a large-scale data center program. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure accurate cost planning, procurement strategies, and change manage...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Lead cost management efforts on a major data center project, ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication, strategic planning, and value-added services. Collaborate with teams to...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Drive the future of cost management in a critical data center project, ensuring client objectives are met through expert leadership and communication. Collaborate with teams to deliver value-added ser...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $165K *

Contribute to the success of a major data center construction project by providing expert cost management and client interface. Lead cost planning, negotiations, and ensure project objectives are met...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive cost management services for a large-scale data center program, focusing on change management, cost control, and commercial governance in a dynamic, client...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional cost management services for a large-scale data center program, focusing on change management, cost control, and commercial governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effe...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cost management by leading client-focused initiatives across major data center projects. Drive value through effective communication, strategic planning, and oversight of complex c...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading cost management for a major data center program. Drive project success through effective budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and strategic procurement while working remot...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring timely project delivery and budget adherence while engaging stakeholders and maintaining commercial controls in a dyn...

Frederick, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Contribute to large-scale data center projects by delivering expert cost management services, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution while engaging stakeholders and promoting governance and co...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career with a pivotal role in cost management for large-scale data center projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering stakeholder engagement and team collabora...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape your career as you engage with diverse teams, manage costs, and enhance client value in an evolving environment. Take ownership of impactful projects while fostering relationships and driving pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower international defense partnerships by managing MQ-9 acquisition programs. Collaborate with government and industry teams to ensure successful delivery and sustainment of capabilities, driving...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Champion large-scale capital projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships f...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team to define and execute product strategies, translating market needs into innovative solutions for industrial and commercial applications, while driving cross-functional collaboratio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform project management practices by leading complex global transportation initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving effective communication across departments to ensure successful product develo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of electronics sourcing by leading procurement and supplier management for PCBA and electronic commodities, ensuring supply continuity and driving cost improvements in a dynamic ma...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of financial technology by scaling innovative issuing products. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful solutions that enhance customer experiences and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $201K *

Drive innovative solutions in supply chain operations, optimizing global infrastructure through collaboration and data analysis. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance program execution and deliver im...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead procurement initiatives by providing expert acquisition support to enhance operational efficiency and compliance within federal programs, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$147K - $200K *

Optimize supply chain operations by driving excellence through strategic vendor partnerships and data analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and deliver impactful results in a d...

1 week ago

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

$179K - $340K *

Join our team to lead impactful consulting engagements in manufacturing cost accounting, collaborating with clients to enhance operational efficiency and profitability through expert analysis and stra...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $340K *

Unlock your potential by leading consulting engagements that drive operational efficiency for manufacturing clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-impact, data-driven soluti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex manufacturing cost advisory projects. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance for clients while collaborating...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.