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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $340K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in manufacturing cost accounting. Collaborate with clients to enhance profitability and operational performance through strategic data insights, while leading projects and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in workforce development, managing complex projects across multiple state agencies while leveraging AI and data analytics to drive impactful change...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $215K *

Lead the charge in shaping cohesive infrastructure roadmaps across end user technology, networking, and hosting. Collaborate with architects and service owners to align security and innovation, ensuri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $105K *

Lead complex customer implementations, driving operational excellence and strategic consulting. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client onboarding and mentor peers, ensuring success for enter...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $316K *

Drive integrated business planning for Brita, aligning demand and supply strategies with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into actionable recommendations, guid...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$157K - $316K *

Champion integrated business planning by aligning demand and supply strategies, driving cross-functional collaboration, and supporting executive decision-making to achieve long-term growth and operati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$144K - $290K *

Shape the future of integrated business planning by leading cross-functional teams to align demand and supply strategies, ensuring optimal execution and long-term growth for the business unit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$157K - $316K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role overseeing integrated business planning, aligning demand and supply with business objectives, and driving cross-functional collaboration to support lo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive program management excellence by overseeing FMS initiatives, ensuring alignment with DoD policies, and achieving performance goals across a diverse portfolio of ISR SOF programs for the USAF and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of Foreign Military Sales programs, ensuring alignment with DoD policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage cost, schedule, and performance metrics while supporting advanced I...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to deliver significant value across multiple categories in a dynamic en...

Leola, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings initiatives across multiple categories while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative design solutions for diverse infrastructure projects, leading multi-discipline teams from concept to delivery. Mentor junior staff and collaborate cross-functionally to align desig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K *

Partner with us to oversee procurement activities, manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost efficiencies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K *

Manage procurement activities and vendor relationships to optimize sourcing, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K *

Engage in strategic procurement management to optimize supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and enhance purchasing efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $160K *

Empower sales teams by owning the go-to-market strategy for CPQ. Collaborate with product and sales leadership to define messaging, drive adoption, and enhance revenue operations through innovative ma...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $222K *

Elevate your career by partnering with clients to solve complex supply chain challenges. As a Senior Manager, you'll lead innovative strategies, foster relationships, and mentor teams while delivering...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $208K *

Lead strategic initiatives in supply chain and operations, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges. Develop innovative solutions, mentor teams, and foster relationships to drive business s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $210K *

Collaborate to drive strategic pursuits and capture high-value Federal contracts. Leverage technical expertise and business acumen to lead innovative solutions in advanced technology areas, ensuring a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Drive supplier performance and cost efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Lead sourcing, negotiations, and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by managing complex data center projects, ensuring seamless execution from planning to closeout. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions while leading...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.