Our Client is a Chemical Distributor. They are now seeking a Product Manager - Life Sciences. This is a full-time permanent position and will be office based near Doncaster.
Key Responsibilities
1. Meeting & exceeding the set budget for the role, and associated set of KPI’s.
2. Lead & support on supplier tendering & selection.
3. Negotiate new and renegotiate existing supplier contracts.
4. Working with key principles and suppliers to manage the purchasing process ensuring competitive pricing. Build & maintain supplier relationships.
5. Participate in the preparation of marketing plans and suggestions on how best to heighten the awareness of our product offering in the Life Science sector to be achieved in cooperation with the Business Manager.
6. Analysis of monthly sales/purchase statistics and chasing for repeat business where deviation from normal sales/purchasing pattern occurs.
7. Support Account Managers with market data & customer information, ensuring that information on new products from designated principals are introduced to the customer base promptly, and with the correct level of focus & support.
8. Liaising with suppliers about products, pricing, trends and market information. Using available data to understand and monitor the influences on current market dynamics.
9. Arranging and attending supplier meetings with the Business Manager / Procurem...