Category manager Jobs in Fribourg

Description

Would you like to play an active role in shaping how we source and manage Indirect spend across a global value chain? Join us at Wander & TwiningsOvo.

As part of Associated British Foods (ABF) , we unite two iconic brands with strong operational heritage and international reach : Twinings , the global tea pioneer since 1706, and Ovomaltine & Caotina of Wander AG in Switzerland - known for generations of quality, enjoyment, and innovation.

Step into a key role within the global Twinings Ovaltine Procurement organisation and help shape the strategic direction of our Indirect Services category across markets. In this position, you will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and deliver sustainable value for our business. You will thrive in a dynamic FMCG environment where cross-functional collaboration, international exposure and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

You will report directly to the Senior Category Lead - Indirect Services at Twinings Ovaltine and maintain a dotted-line relationship to the Teamlead Procurement Switzerland at Wander AG.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic responsibility : Development of key category strategies and leadership of Indirect Procurement spend categories for the Wander site such as Professional Services, HR, IT, Utilities, Marketing, Facilities and MRO.

KPIs : Accountable for optimising value delivery through total cost savings, innovation, sustainability and risk management.

Processes & tools : Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with the global P2P process and relevant E-sourcing tools are utilised to optimise value delivery of tenders and auctions. Ensure optimal buying channels are in place for Ariba Guided Buying platform.

Supplier Relationship Management : Ensure appropriate relationships are in place with critical suppliers and all suppliers are reviewed in accordance with site requirements.

Stakeholder management : Business Partnering with key stakeholders within the Wander BU and working closely with the Twinings Ovaltine Global Procurement Team. Communication with external partners, representation in relevant associations and initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Procurement Expertise : 3–5 years of professional experience in the field of Indirect Procurement (preferably in the food industry or manufacturing).

Collaboration Skills : Experience in matrix organisations , project or team management.

Language Proficiency : Business-fluent German and English .

Influencing Capabilities : Strong communicative and inspiring personality with the ability to win over colleagues and senior leadership team.

Analytical Strength : An Analytical and pragmatic mindset, able to see the "big picture" and derive concrete measures.

Benefits

• At least 6 weeks of vacation
• A day off on your birthday, because your day matters
• A sporty corporate culture with flat hierarchies, an informal atmosphere, and plenty of creative freedom
• Attractive employee discounts in the company's own factory outlet
• Discounted Reka checks for even more leisure time
• A modern working environment and flexible working hours
• A team that sticks together!
• Well-known brands such as Ovomaltine, Caotina, Twinings, and many more

Twinings has become one of the world’s most renowned tea companies over its 300-year history because we never stop learning, never stop experimenting and never stop inventing. We take pride in our tea from bud to cup and have been working with some of our tea estates around the world since the early 18th Century.

More than 300 years later, the love of tea is still here - and so are we! We still sell tea from Thomas’s shop, and we still work hard to bring the most innovative new blends to tea lovers around the world. Now, we have over 500 varieties and our teas are cherished all over the world. Our expert master blenders taste more than 3,000 cups of tea every week. So you can be sure the next cup you taste will be every bit as good as the one yesterday or the day before.

Our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TwiningsOvo, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and meaningful work. We are committed to building a workplace where people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences feel safe, valued, have a sense of belonging and  are empowered to thrive. Inclusion is more than a goal,  it’s how we work together every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against an applicant on the basis of their ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability, neurodiversity, age, socioeconomic background or any other status protected by law and are committed to promoting diversity across our workplace.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act. A reasonable adjustment is a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity.

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