Procurement Manager - Capex

About the role

The Procurement Manager – Capex will play a pivotal role on the Global Capex Procurement team, leading sourcing and supplier selection for a recently acquired manufacturing site in Wilson, NC. This highly visible, strategic project supports Reckitt’s ambition to build robust U.S.-based OTC manufacturing capabilities, producing liquids and tablets that power key brands and future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection and relationship management to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, with a strong focus on total cost of ownership.
• Build, strengthen, and sustain partnerships with strategic suppliers to support long-term project and business success.
• Own supplier negotiations, including contracts, framework agreements, pricing models, and commercial terms, to secure optimal outcomes.
• Continuously benchmark and evaluate supplier performance to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and alignment with global standards.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, and project teams to align CAPEX requirements, timelines, and procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with the Global Capex Procurement team, including European peers, to leverage existing supplier relationships and shared expertise across parallel initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of progressive procurement experience, with direct involvement in CAPEX procurement and regular interaction with senior stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and legal functions.
• Hands-on experience sourcing and procuring standard industrial and process equipment for manufacturing environments.
• Proven exposure to CAPEX projects involving Pharma, OTC, or FMCG equipment, including regulated manufacturing settings.
• Practical experience procuring factory-based services (e.g., installation, commissioning, maintenance, and MRO-related services).
• Demonstrated track record negotiating commercial and contractual terms with suppliers, including pricing models and legal conditions.

Skills for Success

• Deep market insight and spend analytics.
• Best-in-class sourcing tools.
• Competitive negotiation skills.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Technical and commercial alignment.
• Compliance and regulatory knowledge.

The experience we're looking for

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.