Category Leader – Manufacturing & Indirect Services

Category Leader – Manufacturing & Indirect Services

Application Deadline:

5 July 2026
Department:

Procurement
Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time
Location:

Switzerland

Description

Great People Work Here.

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values and will encourage you? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twinings Ovo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who have an understanding of the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

The Category Leader (CL) Manufacturing & Indirect Services has the major responsibility for the assigned sub-categories in Switzerland Neuenegg factory (50% Manufacturing Services) and support sub-categories across our global footprint (50% Indirect Services). Category leader is responsible to develop strategies in alignment with the over category strategy and carry out the strategies. Category leader is responsible to advance projects in the assigned category forward to generate additional value to management risk, fulfil sustainability targets and promote innovation.
Key Responsibilities

Responsible for Manufacturing & Indirect Services to develop category strategies in alignment with overall strategy, align strategies with Stakeholder and get them approved from GPLT
Manage assigned categories, to conduct tender processes with national and international suppliers using our e-sourcing tools
Leveraging supplier resources for optimising value delivery through total cost savings and innovation, sustainability, and managing risk
Responsible for strategic supplier management through managing key supplier relationships andby measuring and reviewing supplier performance on annual basis.
Perform Business partnering with Key Stakeholders in Switzerland.
Connecting and communicating with the TwiningsOvo and ABF procurement network.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

At least 2-3 years of experience in procurement (gained within a FMCG business)
Degree level education
Experience in Category Management
Interpersonal skills (level-appropriate communication)
Experience in SAP and Ariba Guided Buying and E-Sourcing would be beneficial
Business fluent both in German and English language
Experience of working in a an international environment as part of an matrix organisation.

Benefits

Onsite Canteen with discounted options
Free onsite parking with electric charging stations
Discounted purchase of Reka-Checks
Discount in the Wander Shop
Options to buy or sell holiday
Sabbatical options available
Flexible working options
Birthday day off
Training & Development opportunities

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