At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate with suppliers, manage stock levels, and support the Buying team.
- Company: Join Bestway Healthcare, a leading pharmaceutical company in the UK.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in purchasing within a dynamic and collaborative industry.
- Qualifications: Degree or relevant experience in purchasing/supply chain; strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
About Us We are Bestway Healthcare, a leading pharmaceutical company.
Our retail pharmacy business unit operates Well Pharmacy, the largest independent retail pharmacy chain in the UK and second largest overall.
Our wholesale business unit operates two pharmaceutical wholesale brands, Lexon and Bestway Medhub which combined support over 5,000 independent community pharmacy contractors, processing over 100m packs of medication every year making us the 4th largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in the United Kingdom.
Overview of the role We're looking for a motivated and commercially minded Junior Buyer to join our Generics Purchasing team on an initial 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their buying career within the pharmaceutical industry, gaining exposure to supplier management, commercial negotiations and stock management in a fast-paced environment.
Working with a portfolio of generic pharmaceutical suppliers, you'll help ensure excellent product availability while supporting the delivery of competitive pricing and strong commercial performance.
You'll build positive supplier relationships, monitor stock levels, place purchase orders and work closely with internal teams to identify slow sales, manage slow-moving stock and optimise product performance.
This role may suit someone with previous experience in a purchasing/supply chain/buying team or someone who has recently graduated university and looking for their first industry role.
If you're organised, analytical and enjoy building relationships while making commercially driven decisions, this role offers the opportunity to develop your purchasing experience within a collaborative and supportive team.
Main Responsibilities Meet with suppliers daily to negotiate pricing and place purchase orders.
Maintain excellent stock availability across your assigned supplier portfolio.
Use Power BI to identify potential stock shortages and proactively place orders.
Manage stock replenishment and inter-depot transfers.
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Buying team.
Work closely with overseas teams to ensure outstanding orders are delivered on time, preventing stock shortages and maintaining reserve stock.
Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to manage out-of-stock products, including short and long-term manufacturing issues.
Resolve delivery and product issues by working with Goods Inwards and suppliers.
Check supplier invoices to ensure pricing accuracy.
Set up new product lines and maintain product listings.
Monitor supplier spend against rebate agreements to support commercial performance.
Work with the Sales team to identify slow-moving stock and implement pricing strategies to improve sales and minimise excess inventory.
The Ideal Candidate Degree educated OR previous experience in a purchasing/supply chain/buying role Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.
Professional and confident telephone manner.
A collaborative team player who works effectively to achieve shared objectives.
Bestway Healthcare is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you.
Whether it is to find a pharmacy that is accessible, or if it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the role that is right for you.
If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, we will be happy to accommodate you .
Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible for us to provide an outcome to all applicants.
If you are not contacted within 28 days of your submission unfortunately you will have been unsuccessful.
Junior Buyer - 12 Month FTC employer: Bestway Healthcare UK
Bestway Healthcare is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for an Employee Relations Advisor to thrive. With a focus on professional development and collaboration, employees are encouraged to build strong relationships and make a meaningful impact within the organisation. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers the chance to engage with operational leaders and drive positive outcomes for both colleagues and the business.
