Procurement Manager Paper & Flexibles AMEA

at  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.

PROCUREMENT

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.

THE EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Solid background in procurement, especially within commodities in a global context.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement with tangible results.
• Keen negotiation skills coupled with the ability to manage contracts and suppliers effectively.
• Analytical approach, able to evaluate market trends to aid in strategic decisions.
• End to end planning knowledge
• Can navigate conflicting interests across internal departments for optimal cost and service
• High level experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and other AI tools
• Exceptional communication skills, facilitating collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.

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.

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

In summary, you’ll:

• Forge procurement strategies and strategic sourcing for essential paper and flexibles, impacting our current and long-term operations

ABOUT THE ROLE

Immerse yourself in a role that sits at the core of operational excellence at Reckitt. As Procurement Manager for Paper and Flexibles, your expertise will guide the sourcing strategies and planning activities that keep our business thriving. Your work ensures we have the essentials we need, when we need them, at the best possible value. Every day, you’ll make decisions that affect our global operations, joining a team that values smart, ethical procurement. It’s a chance to grow with a company that’s as committed to nurturing your career as it is to providing essentials for a healthier world.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

In summary, you’ll:

• Forge procurement strategies and strategic sourcing for essential paper and flexibles, impacting our current and long-term operations.

• Lead sourcing, negotiations, and contract processes to secure advantageous terms.

• Analyse market trends to identify risks and opportunities, benefiting our position in a fast-paced market.

• Collaborate with various teams, ensuring procurement strategies meet business needs.
• Enhance supplier relationships, focusing on continuity, innovation strategies and value generation.
• Contribute to optimising costs and mitigating risks in the procurement of commodities.
• Manage the Print Optimisation Program globally