Senior Buyer

Reckitt • Nutley, NJ

9d • $100,000 - $150,000

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: We are seeking a proactive Procurement professional to join the North America External Manufacturing Operations team, leading sourcing strategies across our Health copack network, including portfolios such as softgels, suspensions, pads, ointments, and bulk products. You will work closely with external manufacturers supporting key brands such as Mucinex, Delsym, and Clearasil; leading supplier discussions, proactively resolving challenges, and driving improvements in cost, quality, and service. This role goes beyond supplier management and requires strong ownership, strategic thinking, and initiative to continuously elevate portfolio performance. This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement.

Requirements

• 5+ years in strategic procurement, ideally within commodity/category expertise in external manufacturing or regulated industries (e.g. pharma, health, FMCG)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, industrial engineering, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate business priorities (commercial, market, and supply) into effective sourcing strategies and decisions that drive portfolio performance
• Strong experience managing strategic suppliers, leading complex negotiations, and developing high-value contracts within external manufacturing environments
• Deep understanding of cost structures, including BOMs and component-level analysis; strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making
• Familiarity with regulated environments and supplier qualifications, with the ability to navigate quality and compliance considerations in sourcing decisions (e.g. FDA requirements)
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or similar tools; ability to leverage data and digital tools to support decision-making. Experience with systems such as Ariba, SAP, Anaplan, and Celonis is considered a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge, influence, and align stakeholders, and confidently represent Procurement’s position in high-impact cross-functional forums and decision-making settings.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience with systems such as Ariba, SAP, Anaplan, and Celonis is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic external manufacturers driving performance across cost, quality, and service
• Build and strengthen supplier relationships, continuously improving capability, performance, and partnership value
• Lead complex negotiations, including conversion costs and contract terms
• Conduct regular business reviews and implement improvement plans across the portfolio
• Monitor supplier performance against KPI’s: cost, quality, service, payment terms
• Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional priorities
• Translate business needs (commercial, market, supply) into sourcing decisions that optimize portfolio performance
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement projects, including RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution
• Own financial performance of the portfolio, including annual budget planning, spend forecasting, and tracking variances vs PL/FC.
• Drive cost optimization through should‑cost analysis, benchmarking, and supplier negotiations
• Make data‑driven decisions, supported by deep dives into product cost structures (finished goods and components)
• Deliver Net Working Capital (NWC) improvements.
• Represent Procurement across cross-functional initiatives, partnering with R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply, Finance, Project Management, Regulatory, Legal, and other key functions.
• Support and deliver product launches under demanding timelines, ensuring alignment with supply and sourcing strategies
• Operate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, influencing decisions and driving outcomes in complex settings
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve portfolio performance, supply resilience, and cost competitiveness
• Leverage supplier capabilities, market insights, and benchmarking to support innovation and optimization initiatives
• Conduct / initiate supplier analysis, in-market benchmarking
• Support upstream initiatives and material optimization projects.
• Assess and mitigate supply risks, developing contingency plans where needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, supplier qualifications)
• Lead supplier selection processes using structured, data‑driven methodologies

Benefits

• parental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
• life insurance for all employees globally
• a range of other benefits in line with the local market
• global share plans
• short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results
• medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance
• paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays
• a 401(k) plan
• 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent
• adoption and fertility support
• tuition reimbursement
• discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior