Category Leader – Manufacturing Services

Twinings Ovaltine; Andover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company located in Andover is seeking a Category Leader for Manufacturing Services. The role involves managing supplier relationships, developing procurement strategies, and ensuring category value delivery. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in FMCG procurement and a degree level education. This position offers an inspiring employee benefits package including bonuses, holiday options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Yearly bonus based on performance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre

Perkbox employee discount scheme

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Cycle to work scheme

SimplyHealth Cash plan

Onsite Staff shop

Access to LinkedIn Learning

ABF Networking access

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of procurement experience in a FMCG business.
• Degree level education required.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned categories and conduct tender processes with suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Manage key supplier relationships and review performance annually.

Skills

Procurement experience in FMCG

Fluency in English

Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Service categories

Experience in SAP S/4HANA

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Ariba Guided Buying

E-Sourcing tools

Job description

Category Leader – Manufacturing Services

Application Deadline: 6 November 2025

Department: Tea Supply Chain

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Andover

Description

Are you searching for a career with variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to contribute? 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 get the job done, but who have a real passion for 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 Services has the major responsibility for the assigned sub-categories (MRO, warehouse, machinery, automation, CAPEX and Facilities) in Andover. The 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

• Manage assigned categories, to conduct tender processes with national and international suppliers using our e-sourcing tools.
• Development and implementation of category strategies, from supplier sourcing through contract award to continuous contract performance management.
• Leveraging supplier resources for optimising value delivery through total cost savings and managing innovation, sustainability and risk
• Responsible for strategic supplier management through managing key supplier relationships and by measuring and reviewing supplier performance on annual basis.
• Perform Business partnering with Key Stakeholders in Andover and across TwiningsOvo global footprint
• Connecting and communicating with the TwiningsOvo and ABF procurement network

Skills, Knowledge, and Proficiency

• At least 3-5 years of procurement experience in a FMCG business
• Degree level education
• Fluency in English (written & verbal)
• Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Service categories
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA, 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.