Senior Buyer

Reckitt; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Warehouse Procurement team in Schiphol. This critical role focuses on managing strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and operational excellence within the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience and a strong background in logistics, as well as negotiation skills and team collaboration abilities.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Employee Assistance Program for mental health

Hybrid working model with flexibility

Global share plans

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply, preferably in warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for warehouse-related services.
• Manage tender processes including RFI/RFQ/RFP preparation.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa)

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. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers. About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Buyer to join our Warehouse Procurement team based in Amsterdam (Schiphol Office). In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of warehouse logistics services and materials. You will play a key role in supporting warehouse operations across multiple regions, driving value, compliance, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for warehouse-related services (e.g., 3PL, packaging, handling equipment, automation solutions).
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and operational requirements.
• Manage tender processes, including RFI/RFQ/RFP preparation, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Supply, Legal, Finance, Quality) to ensure alignment and successful implementation of contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and risks to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to warehouse procurement

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or supply, preferably in warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience with tendering processes and supplier performance management.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa).
• Fluent in English;

The skills for success Supply Chain Management, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Third-party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Supply Management, Procurement. What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

We also offer:

• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.

Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; 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.