Procurement Manager Paper & Flexibles Full Time

About the role

Immerse yourself in a role that sits at the core of operational excellence at Reckitt. As Procurement Manager for Paper and Flexibles, your expertise will guide the sourcing strategies and planning activities that keep our business thriving. Your work ensures we have the essentials we need, when we need them, at the best possible value. Every day, you’ll make decisions that affect our global operations, joining a team that values smart, ethical procurement. It’s a chance to grow with a company that’s as committed to nurturing your career as it is to providing essentials for a healthier world.

Your responsibilities

In summary, you’ll:
– Forge procurement strategies and strategic sourcing for essential paper and flexibles, impacting our current and long-term operations.
– Lead sourcing, negotiations, and contract processes to secure advantageous terms.
– Analyse market trends to identify risks and opportunities, benefiting our position in a fast-paced market.
– Collaborate with various teams, ensuring procurement strategies meet business needs.
– Enhance supplier relationships, focusing on continuity, innovation strategies and value generation.
– Contribute to optimising costs and mitigating risks in the procurement of commodities.

– Manage the Print Optimisation Program globally

The experience we’re looking for

– Solid background in procurement, especially within commodities in a global context.
– Proven track record in developing and executing strategic procurement with tangible results.
– Keen negotiation skills coupled with the ability to manage contracts and suppliers effectively.
– Analytical approach, able to evaluate market trends to aid in strategic decisions.

– End to end planning knowledge

– Can navigate conflicting interests across internal departments for optimal cost and service

– High level experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and other AI tools
– Exceptional communication skills, facilitating collaboration with both internal teams and external partners.