Aftermarket Category Manager

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 18% Bonus
• Cash Car Allowance - £600pcm.
• Contributory pension scheme
  - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme
  - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Management lead to join our dynamic Sales, Marketing, Servicing & Parts (SMSP) Aftermarket team. In this influential role, you'll take ownership of multiple product categories, identifying and delivering commercial initiatives that drive sales growth, enhance profitability, and strengthen our market position.

Working across the key pillars of Product, Price, Promotion and Place, you'll lead strategic projects, uncover new growth opportunities, and ensure our dealer network is equipped with the training and support required to maximise success. From market research and business development to product lifecycle management, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our aftermarket offering.

• Act as a strategic partner to the sales team, driving category performance and unlocking new growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement category strategies that support business objectives and deliver commercial success.
• Stay ahead of market trends through ongoing industry, customer, and competitor analysis.
• Measure the impact of initiatives using meaningful KPIs and continuously optimise performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent, agile approach to category management and business growth.

Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Level Extensive

Experience:

• Facilitates creation of the 'right' products and services to resolve customer business issues.
• Fosters strong customer relationships via delivery on commitments, open communication, and on-going feedback/improvement.
• Advices others on creating customer focused environments in various scenarios.
• Anticipates customer needs, focusing efforts to proactively meet needs and exceed customer expectations.

Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Extensive

Experience:

• Demonstrates experience engendering collaborative processes that lead to problem solving and the achievement of business goals.
• Establishes shared goals to foster…