Category Leader – Corporate Services

Twinings Ovaltine; Andover; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy&

Onsite Gym & Wellbeing Centre

Perkbox discounts

Pension scheme with matched employer

Cycle to work

SimplyHealth Cash plan

LinkedIn Learning access

ABF Networking access

Job summary

Twinings Ovaltine in Andover is seeking a Category Leader for Corporate Services to own Facilities Management and Travel spend across all locations, including Poland. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers influence over global category strategies and supplier frameworks.

You will work with HR, Finance, IT, Sustainability and Procurement to deliver value, drive performance, and ensure compliant procurement across the business.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of procurement experience in FMCG.
• Leading procurement categories: Facilities Management, Travel, Corporate Services.
• University degree level education.
• Strong knowledge of Facilities Management and Travel markets.
• Fluency in English and Polish.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies and roadmaps across all locations.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contracts, including preferred suppliers and pricing.
• Deliver value through demand management, standardisation, and supplier consolidation.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance and sustainability.
• Define category standards and sourcing guidelines for consistent execution.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Sustainability, Travel and ABF to meet business needs.
• Own Corporate Services spend for Poland and support sourcing initiatives across TwiningsOvo locations.

Skills

Procurement experience

FMCG knowledge

Facilities Management

Travel procurement

English & Polish bilingual

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

E-Sourcing

Job description

Category Leader – Corporate Services

Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

Department: Tea Supply Chain

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Andover

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 individuals and will encourage you? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, Twining Ovo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to fulfil their responsibilities, but who have a real passion for the brand and a commitment 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 is responsible for the Corporate Services spend for the Poland site along with owning and developing the Global Facilities Management and Travel categories across all TwiningsOvo locations, setting category strategies and commercial frameworks which improve value, service, employee experience, resilience, sustainability and compliance. Please note this is 12 months fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global Facilities Management and Travel category strategies, sourcing pipelines, and multi-year roadmaps across all locations.
• Manage global sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract frameworks, including preferred suppliers, pricing, service levels, and travel programmes.
• Deliver value through demand management, standardisation, supplier consolidation, TCO optimisation, and benefits tracking.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation, sustainability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Define category standards and sourcing guidelines, ensuring consistent execution, compliance, and adoption of preferred suppliers.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Finance, IT, Sustainability, Travel, Procurement, and ABF to execute strategies and meet business needs.
• Own Corporate Services spend for Poland and support sourcing initiatives across TwiningsOvo locations.

Skills, Knowledge, and Proficiency

• At least 3 years of procurement experience in a FMCG business
• Day-to-day experience in leading procurement categories: Facilities Management, Travel, Corporate Services or comparable indirect categories
• University degree level education
• Solid understanding of Facilities Management and Travel supply markets
• Fluency in both English and Polish (written and spoken)
• Experience in SAP and Ariba Guided Buying and E-Sourcing would be an asset

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• SimplyHealth Cash plan
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Access to ABF Networking. connect, collaborate, and grow across the ABF Group.