Product Manager

D R Newitt & Associates

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking a Strategic Product Manager for pharmaceutical raw materials across the UK, Ireland and Nordics. You will bridge procurement, supplier management and commercial strategy to own a key product portfolio and drive profitable growth.

Based in the North of the UK with travel across territories, you will negotiate framework contracts, optimise inventory, monitor pricing trends and support regional sales with market insights to sustain supply and maximize margins.

Qualifications

Purchasing and supplier management experience in pharma procurement.
Familiarity with pharma, chemistry or life sciences is desirable.
Strong market awareness, pricing strategy and margin management.

Responsibilities

Identify and negotiate with key raw material suppliers and manage framework contracts.
Execute product purchasing and market strategies to hit gross profits and portfolio growth.
Analyze local market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics for pharma products.
Collaborate with regional sales and visit customers to provide market insights and support growth.
Ensure stock availability and evaluate non-exclusive supplier options to optimise inventory.

Skills

Purchasing & Sourcing

Pharma knowledge

Commercial acumen

Travel willingness

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