Senior Buyer - Raw Material
Reckitt
We are Reckitt
Supply Chain
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
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading global organisation? Reckitt is looking for a Sr Buyer for Raw materials reporting to Senior Procurement Manager . Based in Amsterdam, this role will be responsible for the procurement of commodities like Glycol ether, Cellulose derivative & Propellant. 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.
Your responsibilities
In summary, you'll:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for commodities under scope
- Monitor market conditions, offering procurement insights based on commodity trends and prices
- Negotiate contracts and terms of agreement with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms.
- Engage in supplier selection, focusing on optimal service, cost, and quality
- Coordinate and facilitate communication between internal & external stakeholders to drive various projects (NPD, BCP, PPV etc)
- Ensure that all procurement activities comply with the procurement Operating Model and SOP
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor/master’s degree in business, science/engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Procurement.
- Good English communication skills oral and written, second language is a plus.
- Excellence in negotiation, coupled with sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- A proactive nature, adept at balancing multiple tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with solid interpersonal skills for both internal teams and external partners.
- Proficient with procurement systems and the MS Office Suite, enabling swift management of procurement activities.
The skills for success
Supply Chain, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Third-party Logistics Providers, Analytical skillas, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Procurement.