Category Manager

Category Manager

We are looking for a Category Manager (temporary contract, 6 months) who will take the lead in driving sales, profitability, and product strategy. This vacancy is due to temporary capacity challenges. Depending on developments, an extension within Machinery or another Category team may be possible.

Your role

As a Category Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind product strategy, pricing, and assortment decisions, always guided by data, market insights, and customer needs. You’ll report directly to the Head of Machinery Category Team and collaborate closely with Category Managers, Supplier Managers, and Category Buyers.

• Develop and deliver a category plan aligned with Kramp’s strategic goals.
• Optimize the product lifecycle and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Leverage data and market trends to identify opportunities and innovate.
• Contribute to business plans, promotional campaigns, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and manage commercial results while ensuring supplier compliance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in a category, product, or commercial management role.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial skills.
• Knowledge of the agricultural industry is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive change and implement new products or systems.

Your skills

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Excellent planning, communication, and influencing skills.
• Customer-first approach; able to translate customer needs into solutions.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
• Data-driven, results-oriented, and proactive.

What we offer

This is a temporary assignment (6 months), with the possibility of working directly on our payroll or through an interim contract. At Kramp, you’ll join an ambitious, fast-growing, and financially solid organization where your contribution makes a difference. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect:

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to work on impactful projects
• A chance to expand your professional network within the agri industry

Do you want to join us? In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.

E: sophie.ten.berge@kramp.com

About us

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations.

Working at Kramp means:

… you belong here! Being part of our open business community​
… your work makes a difference! Have an impact on what matters
… you will develop and realize​! Learn and realize your potential

"Wij zijn een innovatieve afdeling en ik kan al zien welke nieuwe projecten er in het verschiet liggen" Leonie Online Marketeer