Strategic Generic Medicines Buyer

Rowlands Pharmacy; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

22 days annual leave (+ holidays)

Medicash plan

Financial wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension

Job summary

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a commercially minded Generic Buyer - Loyalty to join the Commercial team. You will negotiate supplier contracts for generic medicines, ensure robust supply, and manage volumes during shortages to support customers and the business.

You will collaborate with pricing, category, supply chain and operations teams to maximise sales, maintain product availability and drive value across the generics portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in generic pharmaceutical purchasing or a fast-paced trading environment.
• Ability to develop and implement commercial initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial agreements and cost prices for generic molecules with suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure maximum product availability across the business.
• Communicate cost price movements to Pricing and Telesales teams to stay competitive.
• Collaborate with generic purchasing and proposition teams on pricing and availability.
• Participate in category and pricing meetings with insights and recommendations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Replenishment and Depot teams for stock management.
• Manage overstock and understock to optimise inventory.
• Source products and negotiate best commercial outcomes while meeting stock requirements and securing rebates.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Rowlands Pharmacy is seeking a commercially minded Generic Buyer - Loyalty to join the Commercial team. You will negotiate supplier contracts for generic medicines, ensure robust supply, and manage volumes during shortages to support customers and the business.

You will collaborate with pricing, category, supply chain and operations teams to maximise sales, maintain product availability and drive value across the generics portfolio.