Procurement Manager

This job is with Reckitt, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.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 role is responsible for execution of strategies and buying activities in specific portfolio. This role is to implement and continually improve Procurement strategies, tools and techniques in order to maximise the company's results such as top and bottom-line growth and net working capital reduction. Buying activities including tendering portfolio, negotiations with suppliers and recommendation of business allocation. Accountable for PPV and other financial measures (Squeeze, NWC) generated by indicated portfolio within geographical responsibility. The role will work in partnership with a highly successful and dynamic business and shape the Procurement strategy of a group of raw materials with close involvement with the Supply function, Regulatory, Research & Development, Finance and Marketing. Your responsibilities Implements and recommends (depending on spend) the strategy, sourcing and contracting of the commodityin order to achieve adequate supplier base that willgenerate competitive advantage for the operations across the world while fitting to Regional needs. Coaches and leads the Buyers/Junior Buyers in developing strategies that will be in line with Company's strategy while fitting to local needs. Accountable for continuously improving supplier performance including the service and quality. Provide contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply of his/her portfolio of materials. Accountable for Quality and Service from managed suppliers. Drive Quality and Service improvement strategies. Accountable to meet purchasing budget assumptions for the materials under his/her responsibilities. Closely follow commodity feedstock information and develops an in-depth understanding of market dynamics to proactively take actions on timing and extension of sourcing process and contracts. Develops a cross functional relationship with R&D and Marketing to understand innovation needs. Translate the needs into business opportunities to a world-class supplier base in order to drive innovation and speed to market. Keep a sound relationship with suppliers at management levels. Motivate suppliers to treat the company as preferred customer in presenting innovation and/or cost/efficiency projects. Lead negotiations and actively participate in negotiations targeting to achieve continuous GM expansion and NWC improvement within the commodity. Work closely with the Regional/Local and Factory Supply organisations in understanding needs, objectives and priorities to improve cost, service and quality of materials. Design, verify and amend Global contracts in conjunction with Legal Dept. Special attention to be dedicated to protecting intellectual property, minimise liabilities, exclusivity period of innovation, ensure availability and cost improvement. Continuously deliver Gross Margin improvement through COGS optimisation, driving special programs such as X-trim, Squeeze, e-procurement, EROS and exotic sourcing. Acts as the primary RB contact for the supplier on Regional/Local level. Eventually representing RB externally, at industry events and conventions. The experience we're looking for Competency / AreaSkillLevel Procurement ExcellenceCommodity Management•Coaches and guides on detailed cost management plans and ensures effective implementation •Coaches and challenges the business to maximise total company benefit irrespective of the origination of the plan •Recognised expert on commodity management, is able to provide early warning of impending problems and forthcoming cost reductions •Challenges thinking on forecasting systems and key commodity management to deliver improvements in tools and processes Currency Management•Area of responsibility is significantly influenced by fluctuations in foreign currencies •Influences others to ensure level of risk / exposure is communicated and recorded, to enable best practice to be shared •Leads and manages currency risk and opportunity appropriately during the budget process Legal, Contractual•Leads and develops appropriate non-standard high value contracts to protect the business •Applies a thorough knowledge of legal aspects of Purchasing to areas beyond current responsibility •Leads and develops others to manage high level or complex contractual issues Negotiation•Recognised expert and coach on all aspects of negotiation including planning, conflict and commercial issues •Guides and leads negotiations with the appropriate balance of power and diplomacy •Undertakes delicate and complicated contractual and business negotiations of high value and / or spanning multiple years Process Sequence & Sourcing•Recognised expert on all aspects of procurement tools and sourcing, drives improvement and innovation in their application and use •Challenges others to drive the procurement sequence in their portfolio in order to structure and deliver improved results •Coaches and guides others in the systematic use of procurement tools and processes Supply Base Management•Challenges and supports others to deliver a flexible supply base to meet tactical and strategic business needs •Recognised expert on all aspects of supplier selection and management •Challenges key suppliers consistently to develop improvement plans 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, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement. What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. 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.