Sr. Buyer (Parsippany, NJ, US, 07054) at Reckitt
Reckitt · Parsippany, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Parsippany
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.
Supply
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
Embark on a transformative career journey with Reckitt as a Senior Buyer specialising in Packaging. Your accumen will shape the procurement process at a global scale. In this pivotal role, you’ll get to make an impact like never before. The products you help us get out there will make people’s lives better. Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Your responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing & Execution
- Design and implement sourcing strategies aligned with global objectives.
- Manage a robust pipeline of procurement projects with strong execution, negotiation, and contract management.
2. Financial Ownership
- Drive annual budget planning and spend forecasting.
- Lead monthly/quarterly financial reviews and corrective action planning.
- Optimize cost of goods through tenders, RFQs, and benchmarking.
- Deliver Net Working Capital (NWC) improvements.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
- Influence internal stakeholders to align with procurement goals.
- Partner cross-functionally to meet business needs and maximize value.
4. Supplier & Category Management
- Manage procurement of packaging materials within assigned category.
- Monitor supplier performance against KPI’s: cost, quality, service, and cash.
5. Innovation & Market Intelligence
- Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation and sustainability.
- Leverage market insights to inform sourcing decisions.
- Support upstream initiatives and material optimization projects.
6. Risk & Compliance
- Assess and mitigate supplier risks; lead contingency planning.
- Ensure contracts meet legal standards and pricing compliance.
The experience we're looking for
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in strategic procurement, preferably with commodity/category expertise.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Business, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Contract & Negotiation Expertise: Skilled in developing high-value contracts and managing complex negotiations with a balance of assertiveness and diplomacy.
- Supplier & Category Management: Proven ability to manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement across tactical and strategic supply bases.
- Financial & Analytical Acumen: Strong understanding of cost structures, budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
- Project Management: Demonstrated success in leading procurement and cross-functional projects from concept to execution.
- Digital Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and familiarity with AI tools.
- Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to navigate stakeholder interests and resolve conflicts effectively.
The skills for success
- Proactive and a quick learner
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
- Autonomous in decision-making and comfortable with complexity
- Entrepreneurial, resilient, and influential
- A collaborative team player with a commitment to excellence
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.
