Buyer

Reckitt•Wilson, NC

51d•$79,000 - $119,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our supply chain is the backbone of our business, ensuring our trusted products reach people globally, safely and efficiently. This role is for 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 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 contribute to a collaborative culture, a supportive atmosphere, and grow professionally through new challenges and opportunities to shape the future of procurement at our site.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain Management
Relationship Management
Business Acumen
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

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.