Strategic Generic Medicines Buyer – Hybrid Role

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd.; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

22 days annual leave

Medicash plan

Flexible pay access tools

Retail discounts and employee offers

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. in Runcorn is seeking a Generic Buyer - Loyalty to join the Commercial team. You will negotiate commercial agreements, maintain product supply, and secure volumes during market shortages to support the business and its customers.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including pension, Medicash and flexible pay options. You will collaborate with pricing, category, supply chain and operations to maximise

Qualifications

• Experience in generic pharmaceutical procurement.
• Ability to implement commercial initiatives.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Innovative approach to improvements.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial agreements and cost prices for generic molecules with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure maximum product availability across the business.
• Communicate cost price movements to Pricing and Telesales teams to maintain market competitiveness.
• Collaborate with generic purchasing and proposition teams to align on pricing and product availability.
• Participate in category and pricing meetings, providing insights and recommendations.
• Liaise with Operations, Supply Chain, Replenishment and Depot teams to support stock management.
• Manage overstock and understock situations to optimise inventory levels.
• Source products and negotiate the best commercial outcomes while meeting stock requirements and maximising rebate contract opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Commercial initiatives

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. in Runcorn is seeking a Generic Buyer - Loyalty to join the Commercial team. You will negotiate commercial agreements, maintain product supply, and secure volumes during market shortages to support the business and its customers.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including pension, Medicash and flexible pay options. You will collaborate with pricing, category, supply chain and operations to maximise