The National Purchasing Manager must be a graduate and have 5 years previous experience will be Responsible for for driving sourcing and supplier engagement ensuring has the best supply, costs, and range to enable our sales teams deliver the best proposition in the wholesale pharmacy industry. Responsible for day-to-day management of the team, a range of key suppliers and terms negotiations for UK Parallel Import products; whilst optimising net working capital and service levels. Managing inventory so that management KPIs are achieved, maintaining, and developing effective relationships with Suppliers, including supporting joint business plans. Must be Commercially aware Strong communicator Strong teamworking skills Good Negotiator with buying experience Use of Power BI dashboards Use of Parallel Trade Data Providers like MPA Search Understanding of UK Brand and Generics marketplace Clear understanding of the Retail Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Industry, preferably within a wholesale capacity. Understanding of the Parallel Trade and products within it. you will be Working cross functionally with all key stakeholders within Pharmaceuticals to ensure all financial targets are met. Manage and deliver UK Product Sourcing cost reduction and availability improvements through effective negotiation, contract design, relationship management and operations optimization. Continuously review products to ensure they remain market competitive and manage supplier renegotiation. Ensure ..... full job details .....