Senior Buyer & Procurement Projects Manager at Reckitt

About the role

Essential Home is on the lookout for an experienced Procurement Project Manager who will be supporting the implementation of the factory's mission & vision by achieving purchasing targets. Managing the purchasing process, implementing budget, creating purchasing strategy and guarantee compliance. Leading the purchasing team by recruiting, developing and sustaining the right people. 

Your responsibilities

•  Analyse local expenditures on services, determine areas where cost reductions can occur and where contracts with preferred suppliers can be established.
• Guarantee contract compliance with suppliers, according to local legislation and internal Standard procedure Operations (SOP).
• Assure implementation of new suppliers and materials for NPD / EPD projects and the transfer of key information to Global Purchasing (GP).
• Support and manage locally savings projects. Implementation of new suppliers and materials for PPV / SQZ projects.
• Coaching and developing team members, Annual objectives proposal for the whole team, aligned with Factory and Global Procurement Targets.
• Supporting Global Procurement in all projects which require an alignment with the factory / management team.
• Risk assessment in collaboration with suppliers; coordinating BCP analysis at the factory level. Implementing alternative suppliers / materials to ensure BCP.
• Keeping Scorecard for the suppliers and gathering feedback from other departments cooperating with the suppliers.
• Supporting NWC factory target by inventory reduction; Payment Terms extension and consignment projects.
• Tracking and reporting progress / status / savings of PPV / SQZ projects to Global Procurement and Factory Management.

The experience we're looking for

• Exceptional project management skills, capable of juggling various tasks and engaging with multiple stakeholders.An eye for detail, a strategic approach, and a knack for solving problems effectively.
• Clear communication skills, making it easy for you to connect with others and articulate ideas clearly.
• Tech-savvy, with a strong command of procurement tools and the MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in supply chain management, including logistics and distribution, and experience in vendor and contract negotiations.
• Proven background in Procurement, including Project Management, team leadership, and strong negotiation skills.
• University degree (Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field).