Category Manager - Warehousing Distribution

The Role

An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees is looking for a Category Manager – Warehousing & Distribution to join our Global Supply Chain function in Warsaw.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing warehousing and distribution spend, executing category strategies, and supporting key sourcing activities across the business. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective supplier performance, cost control, and continuity of operations.

This is a dynamic role combining strategic sourcing with hands-on execution, where you will lead tenders, manage supplier relationships, and support ongoing operational and commercial activities. It requires a proactive and resilient individual who is comfortable working in a changing environment and taking ownership of complex topics.

Principle Accountabilities

• Define and execute procurement strategy for warehousing & distribution in line with Global Logistics priorities
• Lead and support sourcing activities including tenders, rate negotiations, supplier selection, and contracting
• Support implementation of suppliers, carriers, and agreed rates across the business
• Manage tactical procurement activities including yearly tenders, ad hoc rate requests, and peak season pricing
• Act as escalation point for supplier-related issues (invoicing, performance, service quality)
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and support cost-saving initiatives

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in procurement of warehousing and distribution services (3PL, storage, transport carriers)
• Hands-on experience with tenders, negotiations, and contract management
• Understanding of logistics operations and cost structures
• Ability to manage both strategic and day-to-day operational tasks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with good Excel skills; fluent English required

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 further benefits 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.

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 recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

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.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.

Everyone Belongs