About the roleWe are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Buyer to join our team in a pivotal procurement role overseeing both direct and indirect spending. Initially focused on capital expenditures (capex), the role will evolve as we transition to production, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders and regional/global procurement teams. Success in this role hinges on your ability to coordinate seamlessly across functions, leveraging strong negotiation skills and relationship-building to drive results.
Your proactive mindset and sense of ownership will thrive in our autonomy-driven environment, where you'll serve as a key link between procurement, stakeholders, and suppliers. You'll love working in our collaborative culture, contributing to a supportive atmosphere while growing professionally through new challenges and opportunities to shape the future of procurement at our site.
Your responsibilities- Lead procurement for all indirect spend (materials, packaging) at the site, with an initial heavy focus on capex projects as operations ramp up.
- Drive and execute procurement strategies and projects in collaboration with regional/global teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Build strong supplier partnerships, managing performance across quality, cost, and delivery while proactively mitigating supply chain risks and resolving service issues.
- Identify and deliver cost optimization and process improvement opportunities, including detailed analysis and communication of site PPV performance.
- Own and represent procurement at the factory, acting as the key link between stakeholders, suppliers, and company objectives.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.The experience we're looking for- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in procurement-particularly in direct materials.
- Proven track record of negotiating and executing cost-effective supplier agreements in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and relationship management in cross-functional settings.
- Hands-on experience operating with a high level of ownership and accountability in procurement activities, including familiarity with legal and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities with strong organization and attention to detail.
The skills for successSupply 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, Category Management Expertise.
What we offerWith 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.
US salary rangesUSD $79,000.00 - $119,000.00
Hiring range up to 90K
US pay transparencyThe 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.
