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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$115K - $135K *

Transform procurement processes by managing complex purchasing activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring material quality and inventory levels to support operational excellen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $200K *

Empower procurement excellence by leading global indirect strategies, optimizing costs, and enhancing supplier collaboration. Drive performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement across di...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $124K *

Drive project success by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance client relationships and ensure quality delivery across variou...

Regina, SKIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $180K *

Lead procurement initiatives by collaborating with teams to enhance processes, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships, ensuring accountability and efficiency across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by leading complex projects and enhancing client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive project performance, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure q...

Saskatoon, SKIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Drive impactful project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance delivery strategies, manage risks, and strengthen c...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive performance, manage client relationships, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and financial success across diverse...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive client relationships, oversee project performance, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and strategic...

Oak Bluff, MBIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive Seller growth through strategic insights and exceptional service. In this role, you'll manage relationships, develop business plans, and enhance operational processes to ensur...

2 days ago

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

$88K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth for top Sellers by developing strategic plans, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering strong relationships. Utilize data-driven insights to identify opport...

1 week ago

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

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving the future of mission-critical infrastructure. As a Sr. Customer Project Manager, you'll lead execution for complex projects, ensuring seamless delivery and collaboration ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Shape the future by leading complex projects in power distribution and infrastructure. Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring teams and managing cross-functional collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Transform project execution by leading complex E-House and modular infrastructure initiatives. Drive customer satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring teams and managing high-stakes pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $201K *

Drive the future of autonomous delivery by leading R&D site planning, launch, and operations integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure technical readiness and develop repeatable processes for ef...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead high-volume catering operations, ensuring exceptional service and flawless execution of events. Drive client satisfaction while managing staff training, menu developmen...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$115K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency and delivery speed. Lead cross-functional initiatives, leveraging data to optimize operations and drive impactful decision...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives in rail logistics, optimizing networks and reducing costs. Collaborate with Class I railroads to enhance service delivery and market expansion while providing a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$289K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and managing complex product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive market opportunities, enhance product features, and ensure alignm...

5 days ago

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

$174K - $234K *

Drive product innovation by collaborating across teams to define, prioritize, and implement features that enhance user experience and meet business goals. Champion product vision and strategy while en...

6 days ago

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

$174K - $234K *

Drive product discovery and strategy by collaborating across teams to define, prioritize, and implement product features that align with corporate goals, ensuring user adoption and continuous improvem...

6 days ago

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

$174K - $234K *

Grow your expertise by driving product vision and strategy, collaborating across teams to enhance user experience and product value, while managing implementation and feedback cycles to ensure success...

6 days ago

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

$173K - $235K *

Optimize streamer engagement and monetization by leading product strategy for innovative commerce solutions that enhance community connections and drive creator success across multiple platforms...

Yesterday

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

$70K - $95K *

Partner with us to optimize supply chain processes, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely procurement of materials. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across teams...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $160K *

Champion program excellence by leading complex, multi-team initiatives from inception to delivery. Drive alignment, manage risks, and leverage data to enhance operations while mentoring others in effe...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical data center infrastructure, enhancing supplier performance and cost competitiveness while supporting global hyperscale growt...

2 weeks 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.