Junior Buyer - IT&D

Reckitt; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health and nutrition company is seeking a Buyer to optimize procurement activities and foster supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in procurement, preferably in technology. This position offers opportunities for career development and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Wellbeing programs

Parental benefits

Mental health support

Global share plans

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in procurement, preferably in technology procurement or as a category manager.
• Experience in IT&D and technology contracts is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and stakeholder guidance.

Responsibilities

• Optimize procurement activities across key categories.
• Conduct market research to ensure a logical sourcing approach.
• Collaborate with the Third-Party contract management team.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Productivity Management

Business Process Improvement

Distribution Logistics

Logistics Management

Third-party Logistics

Supply Chain Planning

Vendor & Contract Negotiation

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering, or IT&D

Certification from ISM or CIPS (preferred)

Job description

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Join us in our mission to make access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business, ensuring our trusted products reach people worldwide safely and efficiently. We offer exciting opportunities across all areas of the supply chain, including planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics.

About the role

Reckitt is seeking an astute Buyer – NPS to strategically navigate the procurement landscape, ensuring our teams have the resources needed to excel. You will optimize procurement activities across key categories, ensuring efficient, cost-effective supply chains that contribute to Reckitt's success. Your expertise will foster smooth operations and long-standing supplier relationships. If you take pride in precision and want to make a tangible impact, Reckitt is your next chapter.

Your responsibilities

1. Commercial IT&D due diligence:
   • Understand application development solutions, key cost drivers, and control measures within agile, waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
   • Conduct market research and influence others to ensure an auditable, logical approach to sourcing IT&D solutions.
   • Be familiar with risks related to IT&D sourcing and identify mitigation strategies using commercial levers during procurement.
2. Technology procurement strategy:
   • Apply the global IT&D procurement strategy aligned with corporate and business priorities, translating due diligence into negotiation strategies.
   • Gather necessary details to address critical gaps and ensure planned outcomes with stakeholder approval.
   • Secure future demand and flexibility through new contracting models aligned with stakeholder requirements.
   • Prioritize delivery based on risk assessments and timelines.
   • Evaluate sourcing and pricing options for licenses, cloud, on-premise, and hybrid solutions.
   • Build informal networks for effective communication and utilize procurement tools.
3. Supplier relationship management:
   • Collaborate with the Third-Party contract management team to ensure renewal processes and asset tracking are managed effectively.

Success metrics

• Engagement and alignment with IT&D and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Implementation of commercial strategies that reduce costs while managing risks and aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, engineering, or IT&D; certification from ISM or CIPS preferred.
• Minimum two years in procurement, preferably in technology procurement or as a category manager.
• Experience in IT&D and technology contracts is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and stakeholder guidance.

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 & Contract Negotiation, Procurement.

What we offer

We promote inclusion and support career development through Employee Resource Groups, wellbeing programs, parental benefits, mental health support, life insurance, global share plans, and performance-based incentives. We value potential and diversity, hiring based on potential as well as experience, and ensure equal employment opportunities for all applicants.