
Procurement Manager, Surfactants (Parsippany, NJ, US, 07054) at Reckitt
Reckitt · Parsippany, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Parsippany
We are Reckitt
Supply
About the role
This role is part of the Global Raw Material team and responsible for the procurement strategy of all Surfactants, Solvents, Waxes and Mineral Oil in North America, aligned with the global strategy. The portfolio oversees a spend of ~ £45/£50 Mio covering 2 sites (Belle Mead and St. Peters) and support to co-packers. The main responsibility is the development and execution of global category, sustainable sourcing and supplier management strategies to achieve competitive advantage through lowest purchase cost and value improvements consistent with the direction set by the business.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Your responsibilities
- Develop and execute the optimal strategy that delivers business objectives.
- Deliver results in key performance areas including cost management, financial forecast accuracy, NWC performance, service & quality to plants, process improvements and innovation.
- Have full financial accountability for the category (Budget, Forecast, PPV, NWC).
- Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships.
- Develop Commodity Risk Management strategy aligned with key stakeholders.
- Keep tracking of regulatory and quality implications across the portfolio.
- Develop and implement sustainability strategy in collaboration with Sustainability group.
- Lead and develop direct reports.
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor/master’s degree in business, science/engineering, supply chain or equivalent.
- 10+ years of Procurement/Other supply chain roles and relevant supporting function experience, preferably in FMCG.
- Proven track record in handling complexity.
- Previous Commodity Risk Management expertise is an advantage.
- Ability to travel
- Fluent oral and written English, second or third language is a plus
The skills for success
Core Supply Competencies:
- Supply Chain Acumen: Understand how our business operates and manage the E2E supply chain effectively using the available levers to maximize business performance
- Building Relationships: Integrate business interests and stakeholder perspectives creating competitive advantage with a clear and Influential communication style
- Financial Acumen: Apply knowledge of key financial concepts to support decision making, analyse financial dashboard, manage risks, and uncover opportunities
- Analytical Skills: Source, interpret and analyse data to build accurate budget/performance report, ensure robust decision making and seek out new opportunities.
Procurement Competencies:
- Third-party negotiations: Achieves outcomes through negotiation that improves service, value for money, risk and innovation and establishes sustainable supplier relationships
- Supplier Management: Measure and improve supplier capabilities to ensure an efficient flow, quality, and sustainability of product to meet service requirements. Ability to deliver increased measurable value from suppliers by applying a structured outcome-focused approach to supplier manangement
- Category Management: Create, implement, and manage agreed, prioritised, and resourced category plans based on robust analysis and matched to business needs and supply market capabilities
- Legal Acumen: Highly qualified to handle extensive contracts with a large spend at stake and multiple supply and quality clauses