Category Manager
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Category Manager – Machine Tools / Workholding – Remote – £55,000 + Bonus + Company Car
A leading engineering business is looking for a Category Manager to take ownership of its Machine Optimisation product category, covering Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection equipment.
This is a remote-based Category Manager position offering a salary of £55,000, an achievable performance-related bonus and a company car.
The Category Manager will be responsible for:
* Developing and delivering the Machine Optimisation category strategy
* Managing product ranges across Workholding, Toolholding, Measuring, Inspection and CNC machine accessories
* Creating category growth plans focused on machining accuracy, efficiency and machine uptime
* Building strong relationships with specialist manufacturers and suppliers
* Negotiating commercial agreements and improving category profitability
* Developing and maintaining the product and category roadmap
* Identifying new products, cross-selling opportunities and emerging technologies
* Working closely with Sales, Marketing and technical teams to develop customer-focused propositions
* Monitoring market developments, competitor activity and machining technology trends
The ideal Category Manager will have:
* Experience within Category Management, Product Management or a commercially focused technical role
* Knowledge of Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection products
* An understanding of CNC machining, milling, turning or multi-axis manufacturing processes
* Experience working with Machine Tools, cutting tools or industrial engineering products
* The ability to translate technical product benefits into clear commercial value
* Strong supplier management, negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
In return, the Category Manager will receive a salary of £55,000, company car and a highly achievable performance bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Category Manager, Product Manager or Machine Tool specialist to take ownership of an important technical product category while working remotely.
If you have experience within Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Machine Tools or Measuring and Inspection equipment, apply now to find out more
A leading engineering business is looking for a Category Manager to take ownership of its Machine Optimisation product category, covering Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection equipment.
This is a remote-based Category Manager position offering a salary of £55,000, an achievable performance-related bonus and a company car.
The Category Manager will be responsible for:
* Developing and delivering the Machine Optimisation category strategy
* Managing product ranges across Workholding, Toolholding, Measuring, Inspection and CNC machine accessories
* Creating category growth plans focused on machining accuracy, efficiency and machine uptime
* Building strong relationships with specialist manufacturers and suppliers
* Negotiating commercial agreements and improving category profitability
* Developing and maintaining the product and category roadmap
* Identifying new products, cross-selling opportunities and emerging technologies
* Working closely with Sales, Marketing and technical teams to develop customer-focused propositions
* Monitoring market developments, competitor activity and machining technology trends
The ideal Category Manager will have:
* Experience within Category Management, Product Management or a commercially focused technical role
* Knowledge of Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection products
* An understanding of CNC machining, milling, turning or multi-axis manufacturing processes
* Experience working with Machine Tools, cutting tools or industrial engineering products
* The ability to translate technical product benefits into clear commercial value
* Strong supplier management, negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
In return, the Category Manager will receive a salary of £55,000, company car and a highly achievable performance bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Category Manager, Product Manager or Machine Tool specialist to take ownership of an important technical product category while working remotely.
If you have experience within Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Machine Tools or Measuring and Inspection equipment, apply now to find out more
Reference: 225390504
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Category Manager
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Category Manager – Machine Tools / Workholding – Remote – £55,000 + Bonus + Company Car
A leading engineering business is looking for a Category Manager to take ownership of its Machine Optimisation product category, covering Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection equipment.
This is a remote-based Category Manager position offering a salary of £55,000, an achievable performance-related bonus and a company car.
The Category Manager will be responsible for:
* Developing and delivering the Machine Optimisation category strategy
* Managing product ranges across Workholding, Toolholding, Measuring, Inspection and CNC machine accessories
* Creating category growth plans focused on machining accuracy, efficiency and machine uptime
* Building strong relationships with specialist manufacturers and suppliers
* Negotiating commercial agreements and improving category profitability
* Developing and maintaining the product and category roadmap
* Identifying new products, cross-selling opportunities and emerging technologies
* Working closely with Sales, Marketing and technical teams to develop customer-focused propositions
* Monitoring market developments, competitor activity and machining technology trends
The ideal Category Manager will have:
* Experience within Category Management, Product Management or a commercially focused technical role
* Knowledge of Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection products
* An understanding of CNC machining, milling, turning or multi-axis manufacturing processes
* Experience working with Machine Tools, cutting tools or industrial engineering products
* The ability to translate technical product benefits into clear commercial value
* Strong supplier management, negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
In return, the Category Manager will receive a salary of £55,000, company car and a highly achievable performance bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Category Manager, Product Manager or Machine Tool specialist to take ownership of an important technical product category while working remotely.
If you have experience within Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Machine Tools or Measuring and Inspection equipment, apply now to find out more
A leading engineering business is looking for a Category Manager to take ownership of its Machine Optimisation product category, covering Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection equipment.
This is a remote-based Category Manager position offering a salary of £55,000, an achievable performance-related bonus and a company car.
The Category Manager will be responsible for:
* Developing and delivering the Machine Optimisation category strategy
* Managing product ranges across Workholding, Toolholding, Measuring, Inspection and CNC machine accessories
* Creating category growth plans focused on machining accuracy, efficiency and machine uptime
* Building strong relationships with specialist manufacturers and suppliers
* Negotiating commercial agreements and improving category profitability
* Developing and maintaining the product and category roadmap
* Identifying new products, cross-selling opportunities and emerging technologies
* Working closely with Sales, Marketing and technical teams to develop customer-focused propositions
* Monitoring market developments, competitor activity and machining technology trends
The ideal Category Manager will have:
* Experience within Category Management, Product Management or a commercially focused technical role
* Knowledge of Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Measuring and Inspection products
* An understanding of CNC machining, milling, turning or multi-axis manufacturing processes
* Experience working with Machine Tools, cutting tools or industrial engineering products
* The ability to translate technical product benefits into clear commercial value
* Strong supplier management, negotiation and cross-functional communication skills
In return, the Category Manager will receive a salary of £55,000, company car and a highly achievable performance bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Category Manager, Product Manager or Machine Tool specialist to take ownership of an important technical product category while working remotely.
If you have experience within Workholding, Toolholding, Metrology, Machine Tools or Measuring and Inspection equipment, apply now to find out more
Reference: 225390504
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