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Supply

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. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's 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

The Manager, External Manufacturing Organizations (EMO) is a strategic Procurement role responsible for leading sourcing, commercial management, and supplier relationship activities across External Manufacturing Organizations (EMOs) supporting the Nutrition business.

This position operates within the Procurement organization and is accountable for developing and executing EMO category and supplier strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and long-term business resilience across raw materials, packaging, and outsourced manufacturing services.

The role partners closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Finance and others to drive Procurement value creation through supplier performance management, risk mitigation, productivity delivery, contract negotiations, and network optimization.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute EMO procurement strategies covering external manufacturing, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and services aligned with business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing, RFx events, supplier negotiations, and contract management to deliver cost savings, productivity, and working capital targets.
• Perform TCO, should-cost, and market analysis to inform sourcing decisions and strengthen commercial outcomes.
• Own commercial relationships and governance for external manufacturing partners, including performance management, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, including business reviews, pricing structures, and long-term supply agreements.
• Drive supply risk mitigation and business continuity planning through cross-functional collaboration, contingency sourcing, and contractual safeguards.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Planning, and Finance to support product launches, supplier qualification, and supply continuity in regulated environments.
• Provide team leadership by setting goals, coaching talent, and developing a high-performance procurement team.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Operations, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, or External Manufacturing experience within Nutrition, Pharma/CDMO, Specialty Chemicals, or Food/Life Sciences industries.
• Proven experience managing EMOs/CDMOs/toll manufacturers across raw materials, ingredients, and packaging categories.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, commercial contracts, and procurement within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of end-to-end Procurement processes, supplier governance, and value chain integration.
• Preferred experience in global procurement, international supplier management, and regulated food/pharma manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to drive supply resilience, risk mitigation programs, and leverage ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Kinaxis).
• Track record of delivering on key KPIs, including cost savings, working capital optimization, supplier performance (OTIF), contract coverage, and procurement value realization, supported by strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

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 Reckitt's 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 Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $127,000.00 -  $191,000.00

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 don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't 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.