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A PI Purchasing Manager is required for an expanding organisation based in the Manchester area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
Client Details
Our client is a highly entrepreneurial organisation in the pharmaceutical supply sector, boasting significant success, and growing its market presence across the UK and US customers. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality products and services, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This company is known for its professional and innovative approach, constantly seeking ways to improve and adapt to market trends.
Description
As the PI Purchasing Manager, you will:
- With the input from the SLT, resource the product range, improving margins, and customer service levels
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure drive value (including cost and availability)
- Introduce supplier management metrics to support selection and sustained performance
- Maintain and build relationships with key suppliers, accessing new product ranges
- Analyse market trends and apply insights to procurement strategies
Profile
A successful PI Purchasing Manager should have:
- In-depth knowledge and a strong track record in parallel import purchasing across Europe (an additional benefit would be products within the medical aesthetics industry)
- An appreciation on how to grow a product range, responding to market trends and business opportunities
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- An understanding of supply chain and procurement processes, including stock, landed costs, and regulatory requirements
- An added benefit would be a working knowledge of exporting product to the US (including navigating regulatory and logistics processes)
Job Offer
- Competitive salary and package
- Saving based incentive
- The opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic distribution environment
- The chance to contribute to an emerging enterprise
- A supportive company culture that values teamwork and innovation
