Procurement Graduate

Reckitt; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

Reckitt is seeking a passionate Graduate Trainee in Procurement to kick-start your career. You will engage in sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities, while learning from industry experts. Join a global team dedicated to making a positive impact in supply chain management.

Benefits

Parental leave

Mental health programs

Life insurance

Global share plans

Incentives for outstanding performance

Qualifications

• BSc/BCom degree from an accredited university.
• Previous internship or work experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engage in sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities.
• Contribute to inventory management and market research.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve procurement challenges.

Skills

Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Process Improvement

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Planning

Procurement

Education

BSc/BCom degree

Matric qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

Procurement

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, there's no better place than Reckitt. We offer opportunities in 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 safety, or develop innovative distribution strategies.

About the role

Ready to kick-start your career in Procurement? Reckitt is seeking a passionate Graduate Trainee to explore sourcing and supplier management, make a positive impact, and develop your skills.

Your responsibilities

• Engage in sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities under guidance.
• Identify and assess potential partners, maintain accurate supplier information.
• Learn negotiation, pricing, and contract management alongside industry experts.
• Contribute to inventory management and market research to inform procurement decisions.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve procurement challenges.

The experience we're looking for

• Matric qualification and a BSc/BCom degree from an accredited university.
• Previous internship or work experience is beneficial.
• Interest or background in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and willingness to learn new software.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and a desire to learn and thrive.

The skills for success

Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Procurement.

What we offer

We prioritize inclusion and support our employees through various benefits, including parental leave, mental health programs, life insurance, and global share plans. We also recognize outstanding performance with incentives.

Equality

We hire for potential as well as experience. If you feel this role and our company are a good fit, we want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.