Global EMO Procurement Manager

Reckitt•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

4d•$127,000 - $191,000

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. 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. 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 The Manager, External Manufacturing Organizations (EMO) is a strategic Procurement role responsible for leading sourcing, commercial management, and supplier relationship activities across External Manufacturing Organizations (EMOs) supporting the Nutrition business. This position operates within the Procurement organization and is accountable for developing and executing EMO category and supplier strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and long-term business resilience across raw materials, packaging, and outsourced manufacturing services. The role partners closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Finance and others to drive Procurement value creation through supplier performance management, risk mitigation, productivity delivery, contract negotiations, and network optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Operations, or related field.
7–10+ years of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, or External Manufacturing experience within Nutrition, Pharma/CDMO, Specialty Chemicals, or Food/Life Sciences industries.
Proven experience managing EMOs/CDMOs/toll manufacturers across raw materials, ingredients, and packaging categories.
Strong background in supplier negotiations, commercial contracts, and procurement within regulated manufacturing environments.
Understanding of end-to-end Procurement processes, supplier governance, and value chain integration.
Demonstrated ability to drive supply resilience, risk mitigation programs, and leverage ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Kinaxis).
Track record of delivering on key KPIs, including cost savings, working capital optimization, supplier performance (OTIF), contract coverage, and procurement value realization, supported by strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in global procurement, international supplier management, and regulated food/pharma manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute EMO procurement strategies covering external manufacturing, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and services aligned with business objectives.
Lead strategic sourcing, RFx events, supplier negotiations, and contract management to deliver cost savings, productivity, and working capital targets.
Perform TCO, should-cost, and market analysis to inform sourcing decisions and strengthen commercial outcomes.
Own commercial relationships and governance for external manufacturing partners, including performance management, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, including business reviews, pricing structures, and long-term supply agreements.
Drive supply risk mitigation and business continuity planning through cross-functional collaboration, contingency sourcing, and contractual safeguards.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Planning, and Finance to support product launches, supplier qualification, and supply continuity in regulated environments.
Provide team leadership by setting goals, coaching talent, and developing a high-performance procurement team.