Junior Buyer

Reckitt; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is looking for a Junior Buyer at its Derby site. The role involves procurement activities that ensure smooth operations, negotiating contracts, and contributing to procurement strategies. Candidates should have experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail. The company values diversity and offers inclusive practices and benefits.

Benefits

Inclusive practices

Parental benefits

Mental health programs

Life insurance

Global share plans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, focused on cost efficiency.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration and rapport building.

Responsibilities

• Involved in procurement activities ensuring smooth operations.
• Key part in shaping procurement strategies.
• Manage contracts and negotiate effectively.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Procurement Systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

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. Our talented and passionate teams make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, Reckitt offers exciting opportunities across all areas, including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team, work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence, or help improve manufacturing and distribution operations.

About The Role

Reckitt is seeking a Junior Buyer in our Essential Home business at our Derby site. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where attention to detail is crucial. You will be involved in procurement activities, ensuring smooth operations with the right goods and services at optimal value. Your role goes beyond order processing; you will play a key part in shaping our procurement strategies.

Your responsibilities

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills, focused on cost efficiency.
• Organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration and rapport building.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office Suite.

The experience we're looking for

• Background in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, with experience in negotiating and managing major contracts.
• High negotiation and analytical skills, with a focus on cost management.
• Organized multitasker with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Skilled in procurement systems and MS Office Suite.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity Management, Business Process Improvement, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Third-party Logistics, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor and Contract Negotiation, Supply and Procurement Management.

What we offer

We support our people through inclusive practices, parental benefits, mental health programs, life insurance, and global share plans. We reward performance with incentives aligned with our pay-for-performance philosophy. We also foster a culture of potential and diversity, hiring based on potential as well as experience, and considering all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.