Global Junior Buyer - Remote/Hybrid, Professional Services

Manpower Group (UK); Slough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower are seeking an interim Junior Buyer to support Reckitt, a leading FMCG group behind Dettol, Finish, Nurofen and Air Wick. This role offers hybrid or remote working in a fast-paced procurement environment, starting immediately through December 2026.

You will drive strategic sourcing in HR, Finance, Legal, IT&D, and BPO, collaborating with global teams to optimise costs and deliver value. The ideal candidate brings experience in professional services procurement, strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• Experience in professional services procurement or indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of commercial models and contract structures.
• Ability to manage complex data sets and global pricing structures.
• Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba), spend cubes, and savings methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Professional Services Manager in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost optimization and supplier innovation.
• Lead sourcing events, including RFPs and RFIs, and manage supplier selection processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts with global consulting firms, legal providers, and outsourcing partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure continuity of service, risk mitigation, and value delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT&D to understand business needs and priorities.
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders to support procurement strategies and compliance.
• Support financial modeling, pricing analysis, and savings tracking.
• Maintain global pricing structures and contribute to cost transparency and budget alignment.
• Utilize procurement platforms such as Ariba Sourcing and spend analytics tools.
• Manage complex data sets and dashboards to support decision-making and reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Global sourcing

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law, or Supply Chain

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Manpower are seeking an interim Junior Buyer to support Reckitt, a leading FMCG group behind Dettol, Finish, Nurofen and Air Wick. This role offers hybrid or remote working in a fast-paced procurement environment, starting immediately through December 2026.

You will drive strategic sourcing in HR, Finance, Legal, IT&D, and BPO, collaborating with global teams to optimise costs and deliver value. The ideal candidate brings experience in professional services procurement, strong negotiation and