Job Description
Job Purpose The Dressing Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring wound care dressings and related healthcare products from suppliers across Europe. The role requires extensive travel to supplier sites, manufacturing facilities, and key industry events to develop strategic partnerships, secure competitive pricing, and ensure continuity of supply. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying new product opportunities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the organisation maintains a reliable and cost-effective product portfolio. Key Responsibilities Source and procure dressings, wound care products, and associated healthcare consumables from approved European suppliers. Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and strategic supply partners across Europe. Conduct regular supplier visits to review performance, quality standards, production capabilities, and commercial opportunities. Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, payment terms, and supply agreements to maximise business value. Monitor market trends, product innovations, regulatory updates, and competitor activity within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Attend international trade exhibitions, including Exphofarm and other relevant healthcare procurement events, to identify new suppliers and product opportunities. Carry out an annual supplier review programme, including overseas visits and performance evaluations. ..... full job details .....