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Procurement Manager - Raw Material

City: Schiphol

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

Immerse yourself in the energising atmosphere of Reckitt as our new Procurement Manager. The role is responsible for execution of strategies and buying activities, with a focus on implementing and continuisly improving Procurement strategies, tools and techniques in order to maximise the company’s results such as top and bottom-line growth and net working capital reduction.

In this role, you will work in partnership with a highly successful and dynamic business and shape the Procurement strategy of a group of raw materials with close involvement with the Supply function, Regulatory, Research & Development, Finance and Marketing.

Your decisions will not only drive efficiency and savings but will shape the overarching procurement experience. If you're looking for a space to exercise your autonomy, showcase your negotiation expertise, and foster your management capability, this is the opportunity for you!

Your responsibilities

Own financial accountability for the commodity, including budget planning, spend forecasting, and performance reviews.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies (global/regional) and lead supplier selection, contracting, and negotiations.
Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, service, and innovation; ensure business continuity and contingency plans.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, positioning the company as a preferred customer.
Monitor regulatory, market, and commodity trends to anticipate risks and opportunities.
Drive cost optimization and gross margin improvement through procurement programs and contract management.
Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Supply teams to translate innovation needs into supplier opportunities.
Ensure contracts protect intellectual property, minimize liabilities, and secure innovation exclusivity.
Coach and guide Buyers/Junior Buyers in developing and executing aligned sourcing strategies.
Represent the company in supplier forums, industry events, and external negotiations.

The experience we're looking for

In-depth experience of Procurement, at least 3 to 4 years, in a multi-country environment. Commodity (Raws, Pack, etc) and Chemistry experience desirable.
Degree qualified preferably in Procurement, Finance, Business or other relevant discipline.
Ability to work in a truly global organisation. Proven experience of working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure most of the time.
High degree of fluency of English is required for negotiations and internal communications. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
High level negotiation, influencing at mid to senior level and communication skills.

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, 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.

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.

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