Buyer

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading global organization? Reckitt is on the hunt for an astute Buyer - Commodities, who thrives on detail, efficiency, and innovation. With your expertise, you'll be the cornerstone of our procurement process, driving the acquisition of vital commodities, and ensuring our operations continue to soar with finesse and agility. If you relish the challenges of managing procurement activities while contributing to our dynamic, purpose-led culture, let's connect your ambitions to our opportunities.

In summary, you'll:
- Lead procurement processes, managing the intricacies of purchase orders, contracts, and delivery coordination for commodities.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for your category
- Engage in strategic supplier selection, focusing on optimal service, cost, and quality.
- Ensure the punctual arrival of commodities, addressing any issues in delivery or quality promptly.
- Optimize cost and working capital by monitoring market conditions, offering procurement insights influenced by current commodity trends and prices.
- Manage relationships with vendors and partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement with Reckitt's broader business strategies.
- Uphold meticulous procurement records and supplier data, contributing to our commitment to integrity and precision.

- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles, with a savvy for commodities.
- A flair for negotiations, coupled with sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exceptional organisational skills, capable of juggling various tasks seamlessly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage meaningfully with team members and suppliers.
- Well-versed in procurement systems and proficient in the MS Office Suite, enhancing productivity and decision-making.

Supply Chain Management, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Third-party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Procurement.

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

74,000 - 110,000

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.