We are Reckitt
Home to the worlds 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. Its how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And its our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If youre looking for a career in supply chain, theres 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 proactive Procurement professional to join the North America External Manufacturing Operations team, leading sourcing strategies across our Health copack network, including portfolios such as softgels, suspensions, pads, ointments, and bulk products.
You will work closely with external manufacturers supporting key brands such as Mucinex, Delsym, and Clearasil; leading supplier discussions, proactively resolving challenges, and driving improvements in cost, quality, and service. This role goes beyond supplier management and requires strong ownership, strategic thinking, and initiative to continuously elevate portfolio performance.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement.
Your responsibilities
Supplier and portfolio management
Manage strategic external manufacturers driving performance across cost, quality, and service
Build and strengthen supplier relationships, continuously improving capability, performance, and partnership value
Lead complex negotiations, including conversion costs and contract terms
Conduct regular business reviews and implement improvement plans across the portfolio
Monitor supplier performance against KPI's: cost, quality, service, payment terms
Strategic sourcing & execution
Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional priorities
Translate business needs (commercial, market, supply) into sourcing decisions that optimize portfolio performance
Lead end‑to‑end procurement projects, including RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution
Financial ownership
Own financial performance of the portfolio, including annual budget planning, spend forecasting, and tracking variances vs PL/FC.
Drive cost optimization through should‑cost analysis, benchmarking, and supplier negotiations
Make data‑driven decisions, supported by deep dives into product cost structures (finished goods and components)
Deliver Net Working Capital (NWC) improvements.
Cross-functional leadership and project delivery
Represent Procurement across cross-functional initiatives, partnering with R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply, Finance, Project Management, Regulatory, Legal, and other key functions.
Support and deliver product launches under demanding timelines, ensuring alignment with supply and sourcing strategies
Operate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, influencing decisions and driving outcomes in complex settings
Innovation, resilience and continuous improvement
Identify and lead opportunities to improve portfolio performance, supply resilience, and cost competitiveness
Leverage supplier capabilities, market insights, and benchmarking to support innovation and optimization initiatives
Conduct / initiate supplier analysis, in-market benchmarking
Support upstream initiatives and material optimization projects.
Risk, compliance and governance
Assess and mitigate supply risks, developing contingency plans where needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, supplier qualifications)
Lead supplier selection processes using structured, data‑driven methodologies
The experience were looking for
The skills for success
Strategic sourcing, procurement and supply management, external manufacturing management, supplier relationship development, strong commercial and financial acumen, cost and value optimization, data‑driven decision making, contract negotiation, cross‑functional collaboration, stakeholder influence, risk management and supply resilience, continuous improvement mindset, and understanding of regulatory and quality requirements.
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 Reckitts 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 Reckitts pay for performance philosophy.
US salary ranges
USD $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
US pay transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people dont always tick all the boxes. Thats why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you dont 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.