Product Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment

Harrogate

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car or annual car allowance

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive product training

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Market-leading pharmaceutical distributor in the North of the UK seeks a Strategic Product Manager to own a key pharmaceutical product portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. You will bridge procurement, supplier management, and commercial strategy to drive growth and profitability.

The role involves negotiating framework contracts, optimizing inventory, and partnering with regional sales teams to deliver market insights and sustain product availability.

Qualifications

Proven procurement and supplier negotiation experience in raw materials.
Experience or familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry; pharma/chemistry/ life sciences background desirable.
Strong commercial acumen with understanding of pricing, margins and market dynamics.
Willingness to relocate to the North of the UK and travel across UK, Ireland, and Nordics.

Responsibilities

Identify, negotiate with, and build lasting relationships with key raw material suppliers, managing framework contracts and cost prices across your regional territory.
Execute product purchasing and market strategies to hit targeted gross profits, balancing customer-driven sourcing requests with proactive portfolio growth.
Gather, analyse, and communicate local market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics for strategic pharmaceutical products.
Partner closely with regional sales channels and make targeted customer visits to provide deep market insight and support commercial growth.
Ensure sustainable product availability, review purchasing options for non-exclusive supplier relationships, and maintain optimal stock levels.

Skills

Purchasing & Sourcing Experience

Pharma Sector Knowledge

Commercial Acumen

Location & Travel

Job description

Strategic Product Manager – Pharmaceutical Raw Materials

Location: North of the UK (Territory: UK, Ireland & Nordics)

Competitive + Company Car / Car Allowance + Bonus

About the Role

Are you a commercially minded procurement or raw materials specialist with a solid background in the pharmaceutical sector? A market-leading distributor is seeking a Strategic Product Manager to take ownership of a key pharmaceutical product portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and Nordic regions.

Sitting at the intersection of purchasing, supplier management, and commercial strategy, this role acts as the vital link between raw material suppliers and internal sales teams. You will drive product strategy, optimise inventory, negotiate key framework contracts, and help grow the portfolio across your region.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, negotiate with, and build lasting relationships with key raw material suppliers, managing framework contracts and cost prices across your regional territory.
Execute product purchasing and market strategies to hit targeted gross profits, balancing customer-driven sourcing requests with proactive portfolio growth.
Gather, analyse, and communicate local market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics for strategic pharmaceutical products.
Partner closely with regional sales channels and make targeted customer visits to provide deep market insight and support commercial growth.
Ensure sustainable product availability, review purchasing options for non-exclusive supplier relationships, and maintain optimal stock levels.

Your Skills & Experience

Purchasing & Sourcing Experience. Proven track record in raw material procurement, purchasing, supplier negotiation, and contract management (essential).
Pharma Sector Knowledge. Practical experience or familiarity within the pharmaceutical industry. A background or qualification in pharma, chemistry, or life sciences is desirable, though full product training will be provided.
Commercial Acumen. Strong understanding of market dynamics, pricing strategies, and margin management.
Location & Travel: Based in (or willing to relocate to) the North of the UK, with the flexibility to travel across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics when required.

What’s on Offer