Strategic Product Manager

Drnewitt; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Bonus scheme

Product training

Job summary

Drnewitt is seeking a Strategic Product Manager for Pharmaceutical Raw Materials to own a key portfolio across the UK, Ireland, and Nordic regions. The role sits at the intersection of purchasing, supplier management, and commercial strategy, driving product strategy, inventory optimization, and contracts with regional teams.

The ideal candidate has purchasing and sourcing experience in pharma, with strong commercial acumen and willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics.

Qualifications

• Purchasing, sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management experience is essential.
• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry is preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate with key raw material suppliers; manage framework contracts and costs.
• Execute product purchasing and market strategies to hit gross profits; balance sourcing requests with portfolio growth.
• Analyse local market conditions, pricing trends and supply chain dynamics for strategic pharma products.
• Collaborate with regional sales channels and visit customers to support commercial growth with market insight.
• Ensure product availability, review supplier options, and maintain optimal stock levels.

Skills

Purchasing & Sourcing

Pharma sector knowledge

Commercial acumen

Location & travel

Job description

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

• Highly Competitive base salary
• Company car or annual car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme (details to be confirmed)
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing professional development