Job Description
Assistant Category Lead
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Poland
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 work earnestly, but who have a real passion for the brand and a resolve 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.
We are expanding our Procurement team and looking for Assistant Category Lead based in Swarzędz (PL). These roles will support procurement operations for the UK, Poland, and global teams — helping to manage growing project demands, implement automation, and improve procurement efficiency.
The Assistant Category Lead will work across key categories such as HR, Professional & Financial Services, NPD, Technical Services, Marketing, IT, Travel, Manufacturing, Facilities and will also support other sub-categories across our global footprint. The position will also provide administrative and operational support to the procurement function, assisting with procurement activities and supplier communication to ensure the smooth supply of goods and services for the business. This role will work closely with various departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Team to conduct tender process with national and international suppliers using our e-sourcing tools
- Support Category Leads in preparing and monitoring contracts
- Assist in sourcing products, obtaining quotes, and comparing pricing and lead times.
- Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and escalate concerns as needed.
- Assist with the Supplier Relationship Management process for critical vendors within the business
- Champion of SAP S4 HANA/Ariba systems to enable value delivery to the business
- Support stakeholders with engaging and contracting with new suppliers
- Data analysis of spend to ensure there is contract coverage and look for opportunities to make savings
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 1–2 years of experience in procurement or a related area or a fresh graduate
- Familiarity with SAP or Ariba
- Effective organizational skills and ability to manage tasks
- Communicative English (B2 level or higher) and Polish - required
- Knowledge of French or German would an additional asset
- Engaged mindset and willingness to learn and grow
Benefits
- Private health care - family covered
- Hybrid mode work
- Subsidized meals in local canteen
- Two additional, fully paid days off over the Festive period
- Discounted online Twinings tea shop
- Welcome pack for newborn Twinings babies
- Co-financed MultiSport card
- Co-financed kindergarten
- Discounts for sport, education and travels
- Vouchers for Christmas
- Holiday bonus
- Comprehensive wellbeing program
- Vouchers for beauty treatments
- Onsite beauty treatments
- Twice yearly parties for the whole team
