Procurement Category Leader - Indirect ServicesApplication Deadline: 9 August 2026
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: United States
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 / year
DescriptionThe Procurement Category Leader Indirect Services (Operational and Facilities Management, Professional Services, HR Services, Travel, IT Telecoms) & 3rd Party BiG has the major responsibility for the assigned sub-categories in Twinings North America. The Category Leader is empowered to own the full end to end approach clearly defining short- and longer-term business need priorities which inform category strategies to improve performance, maximise value through total cost savings, implementing innovation and managing risk by business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise- 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
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Employee only coverage at no cost for our medical plan)
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Telehealth Services
- 401k Retirement (With Employer Match and other Employer Paid Benefits included)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellbeing Reimbursement Fund
- Tax Prep Reimbursement Fund
