BuyerRedditch• Permanent • Full Time • £40,-50,000 DOEYou will be responsible for the profit on dispensing across a group of Pharmacies. You will report into the Directors and Financial Controller but be given relative flexibility to impact margin positively within the business, including negotiating directly with suppliers, amending product restrictions, and centralizing / redistributing stock where necessary.The Buyer’s day to day duties are as follows:Purchase all stock at the best possible price from the cheapest supplierNegotiate terms with suppliers directlyDevelop relationships with brands to go onto brand deals where appropriateReach out to new suppliers to purchase stock at better pricesAmend buying restrictions between brand / PI / generic on a constant basisBuy in bulk where deals are availableDirect branches on category changes / concessions as they come throughMake sure all rebates are correctly receivedSupport branches to claim correctly for expensive items / broken bulk etc.The Buyer must have the following skills/experience:Buying experience in UK pharmacy for either a community pharmacy or wholesalerSelf-directed learning e.g. project work Knowledge Pharmacy drugs marketBasic accounting principlesLaws and Ethics relating to the practice of pharmacyAwareness of current policy affecting pharmacy marginExcel skillsGood interpersonal skillsProblem solving skillsReflective skillsSelf motivationAbility to work under pressureAble to plan, prioritise and organise workloadCan work under own initiative and as part of a teamGeneral Commitment to continuing professional developmentOther requirements Able to meet bank holiday and weekend requirementsWhat’s on offer for the successful BuyerFull time permanent role with a leading group of Pharmacy Based on company performance you will be eligible for a bonusFull Time 08.30-17.00Free parkingSalary up to £50,000 DOEArden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency based in Alcester, Warwickshire. We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley.We want your experience with using a recruitment agency to be a good one and will always endeavour to get back to all applicants. You can also contact us on 01789 532220.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for all updates of live vacancies.Arden Personnel is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all age groups. We recruit in the following sectors.Administration, PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Marketing, IT, HR, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing and Supply Chain.