Procurement Category Leader – Indirect Services

About the role

The Procurement Category Leader Indirect Services (Operational and Facilities Management, Professional Services, HR Services, Travel, IT Telecoms) & 3rd Party BiG has the major responsibility for the assigned sub-categories in Twinings North America.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and tender processes across indirect services and Bought-in-Goods (BiG), managing annual spend exceeding $32M.
• Develop and execute category strategies, delivering value from supplier selection and contract award through to ongoing performance management.
• Build category management excellence, improving procurement capability across indirect and third-party spend categories.
• Increase guided buying adoption, aligning purchasing channels with category strategies and enabling efficient procurement through Ariba.
• Support budget planning and pricing strategies, providing procurement insights to improve forecasting and cost control.
• Champion Procure-to-Pay (P2P) governance, supporting policy implementation and compliance across the business.
• Deliver sustainable cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, innovation, risk management, and supplier collaboration.
• Partner with senior stakeholders globally, guiding procurement decisions and supporting business objectives across the US and wider TwiningsOvo network.
• Collaborate across global procurement teams, leveraging best practices, market intelligence, and strategic sourcing opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of procurement experience in a FMCG business.
• University degree level education.
• Technical knowledge of indirect categories.
• Understanding of energy market.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in SAP and Ariba Guided Buying and E-Sourcing (asset).

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end sourcing and tender processes.
• Strong understanding of category management and procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in driving cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing.

Skills

• Technical knowledge of indirect categories.
• Understanding of energy market.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in SAP and Ariba Guided Buying and E-Sourcing (asset).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Employee only coverage at no cost for our medical plan).
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Paid Telehealth Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Fund.
• Tax Prep Reimbursement Fund.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 / year

Schedule

Full-time