Pricing Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Pension scheme

Share scheme

Flexible benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Pricing Analyst on a fixed-term contract to support pricing strategy and analysis across the SMSP organisation, with focus on the Aftermarket business.

You will bring pricing knowledge, strong analytical capability, and commercial acumen to provide pricing insights, support decisions, and identify opportunities to optimise revenue and margin.

Qualifications

• Experience in data gathering and analysis to inform pricing decisions.
• Experience in a commercial, pricing, finance, or analytical role.
• Ability to synthesise data from multiple stakeholders to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead price change implementation within pricing governance.
• Support pricing projects including data transformation and system/process improvements.
• Analyse transactional, customer, and market data to generate insights.
• Assist in the development and execution of pricing strategies.
• Prepare data-driven insights and business cases for decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing to align and execute.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Decision making

Customer focus

Negotiation

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Dataiku

Job description

Career Area:

Sales

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Job Title:

Pricing Analyst

Salary starting from £49,519 depending on experience

Term:

Fixed Term Contract

Location:

Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Up to 10% Bonus

• 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 family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase

• Employee Referral Scheme

About IPSD

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.

Job Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Pricing Analyst to join our team on a fixed-term contract, supporting pricing strategy and analysis across the Sales, Marketing, Servicing & Parts (SMSP) organisation, with a particular focus on the Aftermarket business.

This role is suited to an individual with established pricing knowledge, strong analytical capability, and commercial acumen. You will play a key role in providing pricing insights, supporting pricing decisions, and identifying opportunities to optimise revenue and margin performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead price change implementation within established pricing governance frameworks

• Support pricing projects and initiatives, including data transformation and system/process improvements

• Analyse transactional, customer, and market data to generate insights and support pricing decisions

• Assist in the development and execution of pricing strategies for products and services

• Prepare clear, data-driven insights and business cases to support decision making

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Finance, Marketing) to ensure alignment and execution

What You Have

Data Gathering & Analysis

Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Ability to support decision making through structured analysis and sound judgement

• Experience in a commercial, pricing, finance, or analytical role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw insights

Relationship Management

Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Ability to support decision making through structured analysis and sound judgement

Effective Communications

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
Level Working Knowledge:

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to stakeholders

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Customer Focus

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.

Negotiating

Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Value Selling

Knowledge of the principles and practices for selling products, technology and services; ability to provide overall product/service 'value' and to differentiate support offerings that address clearly understood customer needs.
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Top candidates may demonstrate some of the following:

• Experience working with data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, and analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Dataiku)

• Understanding of Perkins Pricing Strategies

• Working knowledge of business strategy and commercial drivers

• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation

• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop

Additional information

• this role is based at the Peterborough facility 5 days a week

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates

August 14, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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