Global Procurement Manager - Dairy

We are Reckitt

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.

​Supply​

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.

About the role

This role is part of the Global Raw Material team and is responsible for the procurement strategy of all Whey, Lactose (Dairy), Sweetener, Sugar, Cocoa, Starches primarily servicing the Nutrition portfolio.

The portfolio oversees a spend of £190 Mio and manages an overall team of three individuals.  

The main responsibility will be the development and execution of the global category, sourcing and demonstrating supplier management strategies to achieve security of supply. The individual will also strive to gain a competitive advantage through lowest purchase cost and value improvements consistent with the direction set by the business

Your responsibilities

 

• Develop and execute the optimal strategy that delivers business objectives.
• Deliver results in key performance areas including cost management, financial forecast accuracy, NWC performance, service & quality to plants, process improvements and innovation.
• Have full financial accountability for the category (Budget, Forecast, PPV, NWC).
• Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Develop Commodity Risk Management strategy aligned with key stakeholders.
• Keep tracking of regulatory and quality implications across the portfolio.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategy in collaboration with Sustainability group.
• Lead and develop direct reports

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor/master’s degree in business, science/engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
• 10+ years of Procurement experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Proven track record in handling raw materials strategic categories.
• Experience in handling Agricultural commodities is a plus.
• Previous Commodity Risk Management expertise is an advantage.
• Ability to travel internationally and ready to connect to different time zones
• Fluent oral and written English, second or third language is a plus
• This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Third-party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

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.

US salary ranges

USD $150,000.00 -  $226,000.00

US pay transparency

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 NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

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.