At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate better commercial terms to boost profitability.
- Company: Vital Primary Care UK, a leading provider in medical products and services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative role with excellent career progression potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by unlocking new commercial opportunities.
- Qualifications: Established supplier network and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Who we are: Vital Primary Care UK, backed by Investindustrial, is a leading provider of medical products, equipment and services across UK healthcare. Operating through Williams Medical Supplies and SP Services, we serve Primary Care, Community Care, Corporate Healthcare and wider clinical settings. With revenues of c.£60m, the business is focused on growth, commercial performance and building stronger supplier partnerships to deliver better value for customers.
Role Summary: The Commercial Partnerships Manager will use supplier relationships, market knowledge and strong negotiation skills to improve profitability, reduce cost and unlock new commercial opportunities across Vital Primary Care UK. The role is suited to someone with an established supplier network, strong market awareness and the confidence to challenge current arrangements. They will be expected to find opportunities, negotiate hard, move quickly and turn supplier conversations into measurable value. This role sits within the Commercial function and works closely with portfolio teams, Sales, Operations and Finance to strengthen our supplier base, improve margin and support growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and leverage strong supplier relationships and market contacts to identify better terms, new sourcing routes, exclusivity opportunities and commercial partnerships.
- Lead supplier negotiations across cost pricing, rebates, support packages, exclusivity, own-brand opportunities and wider commercial terms.
- Use market knowledge, competitor awareness and supplier insight to challenge current arrangements and identify new ways to improve margin, reduce cost and strengthen the customer proposition.
- Work closely with Senior Commercial Managers, Commercial Executives, Sales, Operations and Demand Planning to turn supplier opportunities into practical commercial outcomes.
- Support supplier performance reviews and commercial agreements, ensuring suppliers are held to account on value, service, quality and delivery.
Commercial Partnerships Manager in Caerphilly employer: Williams Medical
At Vital Primary Care UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages professional development. Located in the heart of the UK healthcare sector, we offer our team members the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a dynamic workplace focused on delivering value to our customers.
