Global Category Buyer Logistics - Warsaw, Polska - Imperial Brands

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The Role

An exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our logistics innovation

We are looking for a Global Category Buyer Logistics to drive our logistics operations. Based in our Warsaw office, you will have the freedom to craft and implement the procurement strategy for key global logistics categories such as ocean freight, road freight, parcels, and warehousing. As the Global Category Buyer Logistics, you will travel between 20-50% for project involvement, spearheading projects that not only drive cost savings and enhance our cash position but also align with our ambitious 2040 net-zero carbon strategy.

In addition to being part of an inclusive, forward-thinking global FMCG business supported by 25,000 passionate employees - This truly impactful role places you at the heart of our operations, where you will represent Imperial Brands to our supplier base, collaborating closely with our local procurement teams, Global Logistics Business Partners, and the Senior Management of Global Supply Chain.

Join us be the driving force behind defining the logistics procurement innovation, whilst enjoying a unique mix of internal stakeholder management and external supplier relations

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for a logistics procurement category (aligned with overall business objectives)
• Contribute to the execution of end-to-end logistics and net zero strategies with key stakeholders
• Continuous improvement to drive costs down while maintaining quality and reducing planet impact
• Identify and manage risks whilst ensuring that suppliers meet our safety, security and quality requirements
• Lead global/regional RFQs, negotiating and contracting, in conjunction with global logistics and local procurement teams
• Research into market trends, inflation and innovations to deploy within the logistics and procurement community

Skills & Experience Required

• Robust expertise in Logistics Procurement
• Background in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business
• Self-leadership and ability to work autonomously
• Results oriented but driven to deliver through collaboration and team leadership
• Well organized, reliable and commercially aware
• Experience of using Procurement spend tools & analytics, including Excel skills

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Imperial Brands

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we're fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.