Junior Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading global hygiene and health company is seeking a Junior Buyer in Derby. This role focuses on procurement activities, ensuring optimal operations and value. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and supply chain experience. The company offers robust career growth and employee support benefits, valuing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Parental leave

Mental health support

Life insurance

Global share plans

Short-term incentives for performance

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, including negotiating major contracts.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Organized multitasker with attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Skilled in procurement systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Engage in procurement activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement procurement strategies effectively.
• Maximize value through strong negotiation skills.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Productivity Management

Business Process Improvement

Distribution Logistics

Logistics Management

Third-party Logistics

Supply Chain Planning

Vendor Negotiation

Contract Negotiation

Supply Management

Procurement

Tools

MS Office Suite

procurement systems

Job description

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Junior Buyer

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 planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team, work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence, help improve manufacturing efficiency and quality, or develop innovative distribution methods.

About the role

Reckitt is seeking a Junior Buyer in our Essential Home business at our Derby site. This role involves engaging in procurement activities, ensuring smooth operations with the right goods and services at the best value. You will be a key player in implementing procurement strategies and contributing to our success.

Your responsibilities

• Proven background in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills to maximize value.
• Organized with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and rapport building.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and MS Office Suite.

The experience we're looking for

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, including negotiating major contracts.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Organized multitasker with attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator.
• Skilled in procurement systems and MS Office.

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 Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

We support our employees' career growth through inclusion, Employee Resource Groups, and wellbeing benefits such as parental leave, mental health support, and life insurance. We offer global share plans, short-term incentives for outstanding performance, and a pay-for-performance culture.

Equality

We hire for potential and value diversity. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, family status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.