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Senior Buyer

Employer
B&S Group
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
30 Nov 2021

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Healthcare
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

The B & S Group is a privately-owned pharmaceutical company which manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical and healthcare products to the UK market. Established in 1999 we offer a wide range of products and services which includes specials, generic drugs, branded medicines, parallel trade and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Having undergone two acquisitions since 2010, we are continuing to strengthen and grow.

We ae looking for a Senior Buyer to procure Generic Pharmaceutical Drugs within the UK.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Generic buyer role is to implement the Generic procurement activities to ensure that we achieve all of our financial targets and KPI's for the category whilst at the same time ensuring that all of its stock and inventory management KPI's are achieved.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Negotiate the purchase of products and quantities set out in the Company portfolio, ensuring that these meet specifications and can be delivered at the correct time at the most favourable prices.
  • Order the right mix of products (easy and hard lines) to get both volume and margin.
  • Liaising with suppliers/customers (internal/external) in order to ensure smooth operation throughout the whole purchasing process.
  • Maintain and manage up-to-date lists of suppliers and pricing arrangements to ensure that the Company achieves the most favourable commercial terms.
  • Monitor the performance of suppliers and products to ensure that they meet the required standards on time delivery, quality, quantity and cost of suppliers.
  • Maintain an awareness of quantities of stocks to ensure that shortages are avoided.
  • Perform volume planning and product life cycle management
  • Ensure sufficient stock is procured to meet customer facing sales channels demands
  • Optimise net working capital and service levels
  • Report any significant supply problems to ensure that departments and functions are kept aware of potential difficulties.
  • Improve and develop the business relationship with current suppliers as well as sourcing new ones.
  • Keep abreast of market prices and intel
  • Negotiate and agree Retro discounts with suppliers every new financial year.
  • Achieve good understanding of the market and be informed of any changes. (Price changes, new product launched any market changes).
  • Ensure that credit owed and due to supplier are received on time.
  • Research on new products and generic launches
  • Provide holiday and absence cover when required, in other roles.
  • Any other duties as required.

Essentials Experience, Skills and Abilities:

  • Buying/Sales experience
  • Proven Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent sales and interpersonal skills
  • Proven time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective negotiation skills
  • Customer Service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to work in a target driven environment
  • Can work independently whilst being part of a team
  • Uses initiative

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