Category Manager, Pumps & Filters — Growth & Global Impact

MegaGroup

Veghel

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Company car
25 vacation days + 12 ADV days
Market-competitive salary
Training and coaching support
Fun work environment

Job summary

A multinational technical wholesaler is seeking a Category Manager for Pumps & Filters in Veghel, Netherlands. You will take full P&L responsibility, drive category strategy, and ensure profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial management, a degree in Business or Engineering, and a strong analytical mindset. This role offers competitive salary, travel opportunities within Europe and Asia, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in category, product, or commercial management with exposure to P&L responsibility.
  • Proven experience in technical water solutions, preferably with pumps & filters.
  • Ability to drive growth, margins, and portfolio performance using data and insights.

Responsibilities

  • Define, own, and refine category strategy and multi-year portfolio roadmap.
  • Take full P&L responsibility for the category, including sales, margin, and profitability.
  • Act as the main interface for suppliers for innovation and portfolio development.

Skills

Strategic thinking
Commercial acumen
Analytical mindset
Stakeholder management
Negotiation skills
Fluent in Dutch
Fluent in English
German (strong plus)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

A multinational technical wholesaler is seeking a Category Manager for Pumps & Filters in Veghel, Netherlands. You will take full P&L responsibility, drive category strategy, and ensure profitable growth. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial management, a degree in Business or Engineering, and a strong analytical mindset. This role offers competitive salary, travel opportunities within Europe and Asia, and a supportive team environment.
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