Global Senior Buyer Professional Services at Reckitt

About the role

• Working in an autonomous role as part of a truly global team. You’ll lead high value negotiations and nurture lasting relationships and ensure we work with the best suppliers. Along the way you’ll lower costs and risks whilst increasing quality and service. 
• You will support our Global Professional Services spend which includes HR, Finance, Legal, IT&D – as well as Business Process Outsourcing. You will identify best in class external category experts and engage these companies to deliver competitive advantage to Reckitt. 
• You’ll be responsible for shaping category strategies, leading global negotiations, and delivering measurable value across Reckitt’s professional services spend. Your work will directly influence cost optimization, supplier performance, and business transformation.

Your responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Category Management

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for professional services categories.
• Lead high-value negotiations with global consulting firms, legal partners, and outsourcing vendors.
• Drive supplier innovation and continuous improvement aligned with Reckitt’s strategic goals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior leadership across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT&D to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
• Influence decision-making and build trust across functions and geographies.

Supplier Management

• Identify, select, and manage strategic suppliers to ensure quality, service, and risk mitigation.
• Establish performance metrics and governance frameworks for supplier relationships.

Commercial Excellence

• Structure complex contracts and commercial models that deliver long-term value.
• Ensure compliance, continuity of service, and cost transparency across global engagements.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Stay ahead of market trends, emerging service models, and regulatory changes.
• Leverage external expertise to drive competitive advantage and category innovation.

The experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in professional services procurement and global outsourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Experience managing global supplier relationships and cross-border projects.
• Deep understanding of professional services markets, outsourcing models, and risk frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Law, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) or actively working towards certification.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, with a focus on professional services.
• Experience in a multinational environment with global sourcing responsibilities.
• Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba), spend analytics, and savings methodologies.