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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$100K - $120K *

Innovate client education strategies to enhance engagement and maximize impact. Lead content development and delivery, leveraging technology for personalized learning experiences that drive product ad...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $104K *

Transform your career by driving category strategies and supplier relationships in Network Electronics & Fiber Optic Cable. Leverage your analytical skills to optimize performance and profitability wh...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic customer relationships and elevate service standards. You'll mentor peers, lead complex negotiations, and ensure enterprise-wide adoption of solutions, all while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Transform product management at a leading firm by guiding a team of PMs, shaping product strategy, and enhancing customer insights. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in product development w...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $195K *

Transform your career by leading global sourcing and procurement initiatives. Drive capital equipment projects and optimize indirect spend categories in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensurin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative client education strategies, enhancing engagement and maximizing the impact of our corporate social responsibility solutions through personalized learning experi...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate client education by leading innovative enablement strategies that enhance learning experiences and maximize engagement. Drive content development and leverage technology to ensure clients exce...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing vendor relationships and procurement strategies. This role demands strong negotiation skills and analytical expertise to ensure compliance, performance monitoring, and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $180K *

Develop and oversee a comprehensive Supplier Risk Management program, integrating Surety capabilities and enhancing risk frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate supplier-related risks across t...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by leading the development of scalable clinical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline onboarding processes while ensuring co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Tackle the end-to-end supply chain for cutting-edge spacecraft, optimizing operations and supplier relations to enhance efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced aerospace env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $214K *

Champion procurement excellence by architecting and leading a transformative function that balances governance with agility, driving financial impact and operational efficiency across all business uni...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $210K *

Shape competitive compensation strategies for the Revenue organization, ensuring alignment with market standards and internal equity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scalable growth...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $192K *

Manage end-to-end supply chain processes, integrating demand forecasts and production schedules to ensure timely delivery while balancing service, inventory, and supply risks. Lead cross-functional te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $210K *

Shape the future of Sales compensation by leading benchmarking, pay mix strategy, and salary design to ensure competitiveness and fairness across the Revenue organization while collaborating with cros...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in Technical Services platforms, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product vision and drive impa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Lead product strategy and roadmap for Technical Services platforms, enhancing customer support and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that im...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $248K *

Champion the product strategy for Technical Services platforms, enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that dr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by partnering with operational leaders to drive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis in a dynamic environment. Own the financial narrative and influence key business dec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $244K *

Empower the future of accounting by leading innovative product strategies, integrating AI-driven workflows, and transforming complex tasks into scalable solutions while ensuring compliance and audit r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by owning data systems, vendor performance, and improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Trove's quality management system and support regulatory com...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing indirect purchasing strategies, overseeing vendor relations and procurement functions while identifying cost-saving opportunities across multiple non-merchandise categori...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$123K - $190K *

Transform Invoice-to-Cash operations by leading billing, collections, and cash application teams. Drive performance improvements, enhance customer experience, and ensure compliance while managing comp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive integrated demand generation strategies for mid-market and enterprise accounts. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to optimize pipeline performance, leveraging AI and emerging technologi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and optimize integrated demand generation strategies for mid-market and enterprise accounts, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive pipeline growth and enhance collaboration across m...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.