Department: Procurement
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). The Category Leader is responsible for developing strategies in alignment with the overall category strategy and carrying out the strategies. The Category Leader is responsible for advancing projects in the assigned category to generate additional value, manage risk, fulfill sustainability targets, and promote innovation.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for Manufacturing & Indirect Services to develop category strategies in alignment with overall strategy, align strategies with stakeholders, and get them approved from GPLT.
* Manage assigned categories, to conduct tender processes with national and international suppliers using our e-sourcing tools.
* Leverage supplier resources for optimizing value delivery through total cost savings, innovation, sustainability, and managing risk.
* Responsible for strategic supplier management through managing key supplier relationships and measuring and reviewing supplier performance on an annual basis.
* Perform business partnering with key stakeholders in Switzerland.
* Connect and communicate with the TwiningsOvo and ABF procurement network.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* At least 5 years of experience in procurement (gained within an 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.
* Native German speaker and business fluent in English.
* Experience of working in an international environment as part of a matrix organization.
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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