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Senior Category Manager

Loveland, CO ยท On-site

$176K - $195K/yr

Senior Category Manager Job Code 11108 FLSA Status Exempt Job Family Supply Chain Job Level L5 HSE Status Safety-Sensitive About Mesa Power Solutions Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S ...

Senior Category Manager - Direct Materials Tarkett North America | Corporate Sourcing THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE. Basic Function The Senior Category Manager - Direct Materials is a key leadership role ...

Senior Category Manager - Direct Materials Tarkett North America | Corporate Sourcing THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE. Basic Function The Senior Category Manager - Direct Materials is a key leadership role ...

Senior Category Manager

Loveland, CO ยท On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Job SummaryThe Senior Category Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for category management and strategic sourcing across Mesa Power Solutions' multi-site manufacturing operations.

Senior Category Manager - Construction Procurement Houston, TX Direct Hire $120,000-$135,000 DOE + Bonus Opportunity Monday-Friday | Full-Time | 100% Onsite | Approximately 10-15% Travel This ...

Senior Category Manager - Real Estate & Facilities Services THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE. Basic FunctionThe Senior Category Manager - Real Estate & Facilities Services is a key role within Tarkett North ...

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for leading category strategy, shopper insights, and analytics across both traditional retail and digital commerce channels to drive category growth ...

Category Manager, Dairy

Irving, TX ยท On-site

$70 - $95/hr

Support Product Director and Senior Category Manager on day-to-day activities that include Strategic Pricing team as well as supporting Senior Category Manager in the preparation for and engagement ...

Sr Category Manager

Morristown, NJ ยท On-site

$95 - $125/hr

Morristown, NJ, United States Job ID: 86726 Sr Category Manager - Electric/Electronics Products & Components Your main responsibilities The Senior Category Manager leads the E&E (Electric/Electronics ...

Senior Category Manager - Real Estate & Facilities Services THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE. Basic Function The Senior Category Manager - Real Estate & Facilities Services is a key role within Tarkett North ...

Sales & Planning. *Assist the Senior Category Manager to develop, manage and communicate sales plans for overall category sales plans. *Complete entry for national sales planning tool, including de ...

Senior Category Manager - Construction Procurement Houston, TX Direct Hire $120,000-$135,000 DOE + Bonus Opportunity Monday-Friday | Full-Time | 100% Onsite | Approximately 10-15% Travel This ...

Sales & Planning. *Assist the Senior Category Manager to develop, manage and communicate sales plans for overall category sales plans. *Complete entry for national sales planning tool, including de ...

Senior Category Manager - Category Management & Insights The Senior Category Manager is a strategic thought leader responsible for driving category growth, retailer partnership opportunities, and ...

The Senior Category Manager provides strategic leadership for assigned procurement categories by developing and executing enterprise sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, supply ...

Senior Category Manager - Category Management & Insights The Senior Category Manager is a strategic thought leader responsible for driving category growth, retailer partnership opportunities, and ...

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How much do sr category manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr category manager in the United States is $125,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,500.00 and $138,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sr Category Manager?

Sr Category Managers are senior-level professionals responsible for overseeing a specific category or group of products within a company. They analyze market trends, develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and work closely with marketing and sales teams to maximize profitability and growth. Their role often involves negotiating contracts, optimizing product assortments, and ensuring the company's offerings meet customer needs. Sr Category Managers typically have significant experience in procurement, merchandising, or a related field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Category Manager?

To thrive as a Sr Category Manager, you need expertise in category strategy, procurement, analytics, and supplier relationship management, usually backed by a bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management. Familiarity with procurement platforms like SAP Ariba, spend analysis tools, and relevant certifications such as CPSM or CPM is highly valued. Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills help you drive cross-functional initiatives and build influential partnerships. These competencies are vital to optimize costs, enhance supplier performance, and deliver strategic value to the organization.

How does a Sr Category Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive category growth?

As a Sr Category Manager, you will regularly work with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance to develop and execute category strategies. This collaboration involves aligning on promotional plans, optimizing product assortment, and ensuring inventory and pricing decisions support business objectives. Effective communication and the ability to synthesize input from various stakeholders are essential, as you'll often lead meetings and drive consensus. Building strong relationships across departments is key to successfully launching initiatives and achieving category growth targets.

What is the difference between Sr Category Manager vs Category Manager?

AspectSr Category ManagerCategory Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often MBA, relevant certificationsBachelor's degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, leadership, cross-functional teamsOperational focus, vendor management, market analysis
Industry UsageUsed in retail, manufacturing, and consumer goodsCommon in retail, e-commerce, and supply chain sectors
Search & ComparisonOften searched together for career progression and role differencesFrequently compared with Sr Category Manager for seniority and scope

The main difference between a Sr Category Manager and a Category Manager lies in their level of responsibility and strategic focus. The Sr Category Manager typically oversees larger categories, leads strategic initiatives, and manages teams, whereas the Category Manager handles day-to-day operations and vendor relationships. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and seniority, with the Sr role emphasizing leadership and strategic planning.

How much does a senior category manager get paid?

A senior category manager typically earns between $90,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often have advanced skills in data analysis, negotiation, and category strategy, which can influence compensation levels.
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Senior Category Manager

MESA POWER SOLUTIONS LLC

Loveland, CO โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Senior Category Manager

Job Code
11108

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Family
Supply Chain

Job Level
L5

HSE Status
Safety-Sensitive


About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base payย 
  • 401(k) plan
  • Generous paid time off โ€” including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
  • 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Critical Illness and Accident insurance
  • Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance

We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.


Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.


If youโ€™re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team thatโ€™s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.

Job Summary
The Senior Category Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for category management and strategic sourcing across Mesa Power Solutions' multi-site manufacturing operations. This role owns the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies spanning mechanical, electrical, fuel-system, engine, and ancillary components used in gas engine power generation equipment - with an expanded scope that includes capital equipment, engineered systems, and strategic supplier partnerships critical to Mesa's growth trajectory.

Building on the Category Manager role, the Senior Category Manager leads enterprise-wide sourcing transformations, mentors other category managers, and serves as a key procurement liaison to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. This position drives total cost of ownership optimization, supply chain resilience, supplier innovation, and strategic risk management aligned to corporate growth objectives and new product introduction (NPI) roadmaps.

Essential Duties

  • Develop and execute multi-year category strategies across mechanical, electrical, engine, fuel system, rotating equipment, and related components, with a total cost of ownership focus.ย ย  ย 
  • Lead enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, category assessments, sourcing roadmaps, and supplier selection.ย ย  ย 
  • Own the full category management lifecycle, including market intelligence, demand planning, RFx processes, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.ย ย  ย 
  • Establish category governance frameworks, performance metrics, and executive reporting to drive accountability and results.ย ย  ย 
  • Manage executive-level supplier relationships, including business reviews, scorecards, strategic development plans, and performance improvement initiatives.ย ย  ย 
  • Drive supplier consolidation, capability development, technology advancement, and capacity expansion while ensuring supply continuity and quality.ย ย  ย 
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations and manage master supply agreements, long-term contracts, pricing structures, SLAs, KPIs, risk allocation, and compliance requirements.ย ย  ย 
  • Conduct should-cost analyses, total cost modeling, and value-based negotiations to achieve savings and improve commercial outcomes.ย ย  ย 
  • Develop and execute supplier risk management and supply chain resilience strategies, including dual sourcing, contingency planning, and disruption recovery efforts.ย ย  ย 
  • Monitor market, commodity, regulatory, and geopolitical trends impacting supply continuity and provide risk mitigation recommendations to leadership.ย ย  ย 
  • Partner with engineering, operations, quality, logistics, finance, and legal teams to support new product introduction, capital projects, component standardization, and value engineering initiatives.ย ย  ย 
  • Lead cost reduction, lead time improvement, and operational efficiency programs that deliver measurable business value.ย ย  ย 
  • Mentor category managers and procurement team members, establish sourcing best practices, drive tool and process adoption, manage savings to targets, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.ย ย  ย 
  • All other duties assigned.

Education
Required

  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.


Preferred

  • Graduate Degree or relevant advanced degree (e.g., MS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management).

Experience
Required

  • 8 years of procurement/category management experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, or power generation
  • 8 years of demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional sourcing projects with measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.ย 
  • 8 years of experience negotiating master supply agreements and long-term contracts with strategic suppliers.


Preferred

  • 10 years of procurement/category management experience in industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, or power generation.
  • 5 years of experience with gas engines, rotating equipment, or reciprocating engine systems.
  • 5 years of prior experience mentoring or leading a team of category managers or sourcing professionals.
  • 8 years of experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations across multiple U.S. locations.
  • Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Required

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.ย ย  ย 


Preferred

  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - ISM
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - APICS / ASCM
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)ย ย  ย 
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, category strategy development, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis
  • Advanced negotiation skills with proven results in high-value, multi-year supplier agreements
  • Strong financial and analytical acumen - should-cost modeling, spend analytics, commodity market analysis, and ROI justification
  • Comprehensive understanding of supplier relationship management frameworks, supplier scorecards, and performance management
  • In-depth knowledge of supply chain risk management, dual-sourcing strategies, and business continuity planning
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS) and procurement analytics tools
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments
  • Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive decisions in a matrixed organization
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
  • Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.

Culture Expectations

  • Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
  • Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.ย 
  • Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.ย 
  • Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
  • Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.

Physical Demands

Constant

  • Sitting
  • Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
  • Hearing
  • Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel

Frequent

  • Driving
  • Talking

Occasional

  • Standing
  • Walking or moving throughout facility

Working Conditions

Constant

  • Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

Frequent

  • Travel is anticipated up to 25%.

Equipment & Software

  • Computer
  • Phone
  • Microsoft applications
  • ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS)

Additional Job Requirements

  • Willing to consent to and pass a background check.
  • Willing to travel occasionally.
  • Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule).
  • Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.

Supervisory Responsibilities
3 or more Direct Reports


Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V