Procurement Category Leader - Indirect Services

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 would be an asset Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end sourcing and tender processes, with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and procurement governance. Proven ability to deliver cost savings and value creation while aligning procurement strategies with business objectives in the FMCG sector. Highest-signal resume keywords Procurement Experience Category Management SAP Ariba Guided Buying Indirect Categories ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Sourcing Tender Management Category Strategy Development Cost Control Supplier Selection Contract Award Performance Management Risk Management Budget Planning Forecasting Soft Skills Collaboration Stakeholder Management Communication Industry Keywords FMCG Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Indirect Services Bought-in-Goods (BiG) Energy Market Tools & Technologies Ariba SAP #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor