Wear Parts Specialist: GET and Undercarriage
Caterpillar
- Location
- Gauteng, Gauteng
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 106 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 8h ago
About this role
Career Area: Product Support 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.
Who we are
At Caterpillar, we’re committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience . About Customer Solutions Growth Regions Division : This team, alongside dealers, engages closely with customers to create, customize, and adapt solutions to meet their needs by leveraging the extensive range of offerings available today—across products and services, digital and technology, rental and used, and financing. The division is regionally focused on Africa, the Middle East, Eurasia, Asia (excluding Japan), and Latin America (LATAM) and organized into three functional areas: Customer Facing, Customer Solutions, and Business Enablers. This role is part of the Customer Facing team , the engine of our business—driving growth by delivering tailored, territory-specific solutions that solve customer pain points, accelerate decision-making, and enable profitable sales execution.
Role
Summary: We are looking for a Wear Parts Specialist to join our team and lead the development and execution of growth strategies across the Ground Engaging Tools (GET) and Undercarriage portfolio . In this highly visible role, you will combine market intelligence, customer insights, and commercial expertise to identify opportunities, strengthen market position, and drive profitable growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, marketing, product strategy, and customer engagement.
What you will do
Develop and execute marketing and growth strategies for the GET and Undercarriage product portfolio. Analyze market dynamics, customer needs, competitor activities, and industry trends to identify commercial opportunities. Partner with dealers, customers, and internal stakeholders to understand operational challenges and deliver customer-focused solutions. Monitor portfolio performance through key metrics and provide recommendations to improve market penetration, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Use market intelligence and insights to influence business strategy and support decision-making. Drive product awareness, value proposition development, and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, product support, engineering, and dealer teams to align strategic priorities. Communicate market trends, customer feedback, and strategic recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders. Support business development activities and customer engagements across the region. Skill you will have Strong customer focus and the ability to translate customer needs into business solutions. A data-driven approach to market analysis and decision-making. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strong communication and presentation abilities. Commercial acumen with the ability to influence and consult across multiple functions. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and excellent problem-solving capabilities. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on