Category Manager

Polypipe Civils; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension contribution matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Genuit Sharesave scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Genuit Group's Polypipe Civils division is seeking an experienced Product/Category Manager to own strategy and end-to-end performance across markets. You will build roadmaps, identify opportunities, and drive revenue growth through lifecycle management.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape pricing, develop NPD, and ensure regulatory compliance while building stakeholder relationships across UK sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in Category or Product Management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering, production, and supply chain.
• Able to translate technical concepts into commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and PLM tools.
• Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to work at multiple UK locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver clear product/category strategies and roadmaps aligned to overall business objectives.
• Define and communicate compelling value propositions tailored to target users, customers, and markets.
• Generate robust market insights, including segmentation, forecasting, competitor analysis, and growth opportunities.
• Own the full product lifecycle (concept to end-of-life), optimising portfolio performance.
• Set and manage commercial targets (revenue, margin, growth), cross-functionally.
• Lead pricing strategy and value-based selling to maximise margin.
• Drive new product development (NPD) from concept to launch.
• Oversee marketing direction, messaging, and channel consistency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to align decisions and delivery.

Skills

Category management

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering principles

Production processes

Supply chain

Technical to commercial

Communication

Data analytics

ERP/MRP knowledge

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel UK locations

Job description

Closing Date for Application: Friday 04/09/2026 Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry’s widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business.

We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role Overview To own the end-to-end performance and strategy of a defined product or category across all markets and sales channels, ensuring the portfolio delivers sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion, and competitive differentiation throughout the product / category lifecycle. To establish and deliver defined and structured product / category roadmaps identifying both current and future market opportunities and owning the process from innovation, go to market, marketing, production and end of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver clear product/category strategies and roadmaps aligned to overall business objectives, driving revenue growth and profitability
• Define and communicate compelling value propositions tailored to target users, customers, and markets
• Generate robust market insights, including segmentation, forecasting, competitor analysis, and identification of growth opportunities
• Own the full product lifecycle (concept to end-of-life), optimising portfolio performance and supporting effective planning and forecasting processes
• Set and manage commercial performance targets (revenue, margin, growth), working cross-functionally to deliver results and address gaps
• Lead pricing strategy and value-based selling approaches to maximise margin and ensure consistent market positioning
• Drive new product development (NPD), from concept through to launch, including business cases, specifications, and cross-functional delivery
• Oversee marketing direction by briefing teams, shaping messaging, and ensuring high-quality, consistent execution across channels
• Ensure regulatory compliance and act as the technical/product expert, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and requirements
• Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships, influencing across functions to ensure alignment, effective decision-making, and successful delivery

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in Category or Product Management.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, production processes, and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical ability.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and product lifecycle management tools.
• Must have a valid UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to work at various UK locations to deliver on projects.

Benefits

• Company car
• Entitled to 25 days holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool.

We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool.

Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation.

We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field.

It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.