The Role – Pharmaceutical Buyer
Hybrid
Location: Hayes/Derby
This role requires to travel between our Hayes and Derby sites on regular basis.
We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Buyer to support the Head of Procurement, in delivering a best in class Procurement function and strategy, driving continuous growth and development for the Uniphar Global Sourcing business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop global relationships directly with manufacturers, selling the overall ethos of the Uniphar Group, and the Global Sourcing business
2. Engagement with key internal stakeholders, Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, HR
3. Monthly monitoring and management of competitor commercial activities & offerings outside of On-Demand global channels to include appropriate response and communications
4. Ownership of the supply chain relationships, understand the constraints and coordinate activities to ensure all resources are exercised and escalated if any supply gaps exist
5. Present and deliver key initiatives updates on a weekly/monthly basis to OD Head of Procurement team
6. Investigate and support the Procurement strategy for Generics, Prescriptions medicines, Medical devices, OTC’s for each of the following regions: European & UK partnerships American/Canadian partnerships MENA partnerships Australasia partnerships LATAC & African partnerships
7. Help shape the On-Demand procurement strategy UK – support in the on-boarding of new distribution agreements, and shape the UK strategy and streamline the procurement function – i.e. Supplier analysis, Supplier development, preferred vendor management, etc
8. UK – develop a best-in-class portfolio of products and suppliers, with exclusive arrangements where possible, maintaining a product portfolio with up to date pricing and availability
9. ROW – develop a robust supplier portfolio and access to stock from global markets in key countries such as the US/Canada/EU and Asia
10. Develop a close working relationship with Sales colleagues with the aim of growing the OD business
Qualification, Experience & Skills Required
11. 3 years minimum buying experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
12. Desirable unlicensed medicine buying experience.
13. Proven track record in achieving targets, in a wholesale, retail or NHS Hospital environment.
14. Solid understanding of the NHS and Hospital Pharmacy.
15. Extensive experience in all aspects of relationship management.
16. Experience in incorporating a financial and strategic perspective to procurement policies.
17. Proven analytical skills combined with excellent commercial acumen are essential.
18. High levels of resilience and tenacity.
19. Equally comfortable working alone or as part of a team.
20. Flexible, innovative approach to work.
21. Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate at all business levels, including customer/supplier conferences
22. Ability to work well under pressure and to work to targets.
23. Good time management and planning skills.
24. Excellent Excel,Powerpoint skills and a keen eye for detail
25. Knowledge of CRM systems an advantage.
Competencies:
26. Communicates in a professional manner and effectively manages manufacturer relationships
27. Works well within a team, flexible and willing to share
28. Demonstrate ambition and initiative in their work
29. Open to change in a fast moving industry and to new learning
30. Be orientated to achievement of team budget
31. Be supportive of colleagues in a team environment
32. Should adhere to the service values of Uniphar Retail Services
33. Excellent communications skills including verbal, written and presentation
34. Ability to learn new business processes and operationalise training provided on new IT applications.
It’s important to achieve the right balance between face-to-face interactions with virtual working over the long term. Moreover, there will be flexibility required to interact with colleagues (i.e., it’s not a ‘9 to 5’ type of job). In return for your flexibility, you will be joining an environment that understands how inter-twined work and life have become - and both the benefits and challenges that brings - and therefore offers a flexible, progressive way of supporting it.
Uniphar – Who we are
With a workforce of more than 3000 employees spread across Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, MENA, and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and MedTech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines around the world. Uniphar provides outsourced and specialised services to its clients, leveraging the strong relationships with 200+ of the world’s best known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge digital technology and our highly expert teams.
Pharma – On Demand
The On-Demand business is a specialist medical supply business that sources and distributes pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and consumable supplies to healthcare professionals in over 160 countries worldwide. We have offices in Ireland, UK, Europe, USA and New Zealand. The company’s main divisions encompass everything from International Sales through Sales to NGO’s and Charities, Clinical Trials Supply, Imported (Unlicensed Medicines), Sexual Health Supplies, and the storage and distribution of medical products and devices for third parties.
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Culture at Uniphar
Uniphar is a combination of many businesses each with its own identity, culture, values, and ways of working. Our overarching culture narrative is inclusive of each of these stores. Uniphar lives and breathes four key pillars which unpin and support our culture.
We have a people first approach - we do the right thing. We support entrepreneurial spirit where adaptability, commitment & resilience is embodied in our way of working. We have a Common Purpose that connects our diversified businesses and people. Finally, Trust is at the heart of how we operate.
Everything Uniphar does is enabled by our people and as we continue to grow domestically and internationally, we become more diverse. This diversity fuels our business and culture.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of what we do and is deeply embedded in our business strategy. We want to contribute positively to the people and the world around us. Running our business in a sustainable way ensures that Uniphar will continue to prosper in the long-term. We are focused on ensuring that each of the five pillars of our sustainability strategy are a fundamental part of our decision-making process.
If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.