Buyer (Parsippany, NJ, US, 07054) presso Reckitt
Reckitt · Parsippany, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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- Ufficio 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
As a Buyer, you will support the procurement team in managing paper packaging materials across North America. This role is ideal for someone early in their supply chain or procurement career, looking to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
Your responsibilities
1. Procurement Support
- Assist in executing sourcing strategies under guidance from senior team members.
- Help manage procurement activities including RFQs, supplier communications, and basic contract administration.
2. Financial & Data Support
- Support budget tracking and spend analysis.
- Assist in preparing reports for monthly and quarterly reviews.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through data collection and benchmarking.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs.
- Help coordinate meetings and follow-ups with cross-functional stakeholders.
4. Supplier Coordination
- Maintain supplier records and performance data.
- Support supplier onboarding and compliance documentation.
5. Market & Innovation Awareness
- Monitor market trends and share insights with the team.
- Participate in sustainability and innovation discussions with suppliers.
6. Risk & Compliance
- Ensure procurement documentation meets internal standards.
- Assist in identifying basic supplier risks and escalate as needed.
The experience we're looking for
- Experience: ~3 years in Supply chain, procurement, or related internship/co-op experience.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- Skills:
- Hands on Experience of procurement processes and supplier management.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI and digital tools is a plus.
- Effective communication and willingness to learn.
The skills for success
- Curious and eager to learn
- Detail-oriented and proactive
- Collaborative and adaptable
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
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.
