Senior Buyer

The role oversees an annual spend of ca. £ 100 Mio, dealing with senior stakeholders and large multi-national suppliers.

You will be responsible to implement and continually improve the portfolio procurement strategies, tools and techniques in order to maximise the company’s results and support top and bottom-line growth.

The role will work in partnership with a highly successful and dynamic business and in close partnership with senior leaders of Supply, Regulatory, R&D, Finance, Sustainability and Marketing.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the implementation of categories strategy, sourcing and contracting in line with company’s needs.
- Maintain supplier relationships to be seen as preferred partner in presenting innovation and/or efficiency projects
- Support/drive innovation projects along with cross-functional teams.
- Participate in Commodity Price Risk Management activities, including monitoring commodity feedstock and develops in-depth understanding of market dynamics to proactively advise on risk management.
- Own the financial performances for your categories: drive budget forecasting and reporting.
- Lead negotiation and tenders based on categories strategy
- Work closely with regional/local supply teams to implement supply resilience initiatives to protect NR growth.
- Support sustainability agenda in partnership with Suppliers and Global Sustainability Team.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Procurement, Supply, Business or other relevant disciplines.
- Previous Procurement experiences in a multi-country environment required.
- Proven track records handling commodity strategy, driving sustainable supplier relationships and large negotiations.
- Key skills: organised, analytical, capable to have a top line mindset. Entrepreneurial, demonstrating ownership, problem solving, influential skills with team spirit.
- Eager to work in a fast-paced, results driven and demanding environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication in English is required. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

**Description**:

- Want to see deliver more than just savings? As a Senior Buyer with Reckitt, you’ll have the freedom to set the direction and lead the strategy across the region.**Senior Buyer**

**Central Singapore, Singapore**

**Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package**

Working in an autonomous role but leading an international team, you’ll be responsible for aligning our procurement strategy with our regional goals. You’ll:
- Lead local teams
- Prioritise and manage cross-functional projects
- Nurture lasting relationships and ensure we work with the best suppliers
- Manage audits and raise supplier performance
- Lower costs and risks whilst continuously improving quality and service.

**You’ll succeed because**
you can successfully build high-performing teams, even when spread across different countries. You:
- Have led procurement or supply chain teams in a multinational environment
- Challenge others and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Are a strong negotiator who wants autonomy and the freedom to take decisions
- Are at your best in a fast paced, results-orientated business.

**You’ll love it because**
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.

**Equality**:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion; 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.