About the role
Reckitt is on the lookout for an experienced Buyer "Packaging Materials " who will take charge of our factory procurement with precision and passion.This role oversees a portfolio of packaging materials, driving cost efficiencies and service improvements through effective sourcing strategies, tools, and techniques. It operates within defined policies and SOPs, with a strong impact on key financial metrics such as Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Gross Margin (GM), and Net Working Capital (NWC). The role also ensures a compliant, reliable, and low-risk supplier base to support business continuity for Reckitt.re you ready to flex your negotiation muscles and secure deals that propel us forward? If you're eager to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Your responsibilities
Executes sourcing strategies and manages supplier selection, contracting, and relationships to maintain a strong and effective supplier base.
Leads negotiations and oversees a portfolio of packaging materials, ensuring alignment with global commodity strategies.
Owns budgeting for materials and is accountable for delivering against cost assumptions and financial targets.
Monitors market trends, risks, and opportunities, implementing mitigation and contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
Drives supplier performance in quality, service, and cost through improvement initiatives such as productivity, squeeze, and e-procurement.
Ensures strong governance and collaboration, including contract management, compliance with operating models, and effective use of procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Anaplan).
The experience we're looking for
Holds a BCom/BSc degree with at least 3 years' procurement experience, ideally in FMCG or large multinational environments.
Strong understanding of packaging materials, cost drivers, supplier markets, and negotiation practices.
Demonstrates solid financial and commercial acumen to identify and act on business opportunities.
Proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at senior levels across multi-country environments.
Action-oriented problem solver with a pragmatic, results-driven approach, even under challenging conditions.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence diverse teams, and thrive in a high-autonomy, responsibility-driven environment.