Commercial Trading Buyer

2 weeks ago


Runcorn, United Kingdom PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd Full time

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment negotiating with suppliers?

Are you the sort of person who likes to delve deep into their work and offer valuable insights?

If YES then this may be the role for you, so come and join our team.


Our Company

PHOENIX is a large and successful group of companies ensuring patients and the public have access to high-quality healthcare in the UK and across Europe. We specialise in medicine distribution, pharmaceutical care and pharmacy based primary care services. We work in partnership with the NHS, healthcare commissioners and providers as well as pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Within the Group, we have brands and businesses, which are trusted and respected by patients and healthcare professionals. Healthcare in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges - we are playing our part in ensuring we can help deliver improved patient outcomes at the lowest possible cost to the NHS.

The Role holder will be responsible for negotiating preferential prices and ensure availability of product within the generic and trading categories. You will also act as a key customer contact both relating to the generic category but also any Nupharm Direct business, both driving sales and margin whilst acting as a primary support to Phoenix channel sales functions, Rowlands procurement and other internal departments.


Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an individual with strong analytical, numerical, and IT skills, who has a background in a fast-moving commercial environment. To be successful in this role, you will need to be a confident negotiator who is comfortable working both independently and in a team environment. Attention to detail is key in this role, as compliance with the requirements of Good Distribution Practices is vital to ensure optimal results.

Phoenix Medical Supplies are an equal opportunities employer. We value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.


The Package

You will benefit from an excellent induction, training and support within a friendly and approachable team.

We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:

  • 22 days, pro-rata, paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.
  • Access to high street discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Access to excellent training and development opportunities
  • Medicash, a Health Cash plan to assist with day to day healthcare costs



  • Runcorn, United Kingdom PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd Full time

    Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environmentnegotiating with suppliers?Are you the sort of person who likes to delve deep into their work and offer valuable insights?If YES then this may be the role for you, so come and join our team.Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.Our CompanyPHOENIX...


  • Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd Full time

    Job Description Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment negotiating with suppliers? Are you the sort of person who likes to delve deep into their work and offer valuable insights? If YES then this may be the role for you, so come and join our team. Our Company PHOENIX is a large and successful group of companies ensuring patients and the public...


  • Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. Full time

    Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environmentnegotiating with suppliers? Are you the sort of person who likes to delve deep into their work and offer valuable insights? If YES then this may be the role for you, so come and join our team. Our Company PHOENIX is a large and successful group of companies ensuring patients and the public have access...

  • Senior Buyer

    1 month ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom Héroux-Devtek Inc. Full time

    **Company Bio**: **Entrepreneurial Leader** Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have...

  • Senior Buyer

    2 weeks ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom Héroux-Devtek Full time

    Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Company Bio: Entrepreneurial Leader Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of...

  • Senior Buyer

    1 month ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom INOVYN Full time

    **INEOS Electrochemical Solutions **is a world leading manufacturer of industrial scale electrolysis technologies, principally used in the chlor-alkali industry to produce chlorine, a key component of life. With comprehensive research and manufacturing facilities in the UK, we operate globally, and have been continually developing our state-of-the-art...


  • Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd Full time

    PHOENIX is a large and successful group of companies ensuring patients and the public have access to high-quality healthcare in the UK and across Europe. We specialise in medicine distribution, pharmaceutical care and pharmacy based primary care services. We work in partnership with the NHS, healthcare commissioners and providers as well as pharmaceutical...

  • Graduate Buyer

    1 month ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom Héroux-Devtek Inc. Full time

    **Company Bio**: Entrepreneurial Leader Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished...


  • Runcorn, United Kingdom Real Full time

    Our client is an established pharmaceutical company looking to add a Quality Director to head up a Quality department. The Quality Director will promote and integrate quality into every aspect of the business ensuring GMP compliance and meeting the authority's expectation.The role holder will perform all duties required of a Quality Director, provide...


  • Runcorn, United Kingdom The Protein Works Full time

    **Job Title**: Supply Chain Planner **The Role: Supply Chain Planner (Production)** This role is based within our vertically integrated Manufacturing & Logistics Centre in Runcorn and has the following main responsibilities: - Create daily, weekly and monthly production plans to optimise manufacturing performance, whilst considering allergen controls,...


  • Runcorn, United Kingdom Protein Works Full time

    We are Protein Works™Rewind to 12th December 2012. Out of a freezing cold office (because we couldn’t afford heating back then!), our founders huddled round a couple of laptops. This was the moment. After a year of working round the clock and a lifetime of tempering the thirst to create a world class brand, we pressed LAUNCH. That was the moment Protein...

  • Engineering Intern

    5 days ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Full time

    Howdens are recruiting for an Engineering Intern to work at our manufacturing site in Runcorn on a number of lean manufacturing and engineering development projects on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Within the engineering function we have an exciting andsignificant project portfolio to develop cutting edge technology to deliver guaranteed service for our...


  • Runcorn, United Kingdom CK GROUP Full time

    CK Group are recruiting for a Key Accounts Manager to join a global pharmaceutical company, based in Runcorn on a contract basis initially for 12 months. **Hourly Rate**: £25.48 **Company**: Our clients aim is to be a global leader in generics and biopharmaceuticals, improving the lives of patients across the world. **Location**: Field-based / Remote. **Key...


  • Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom Real Full time

    Our client is an established pharmaceutical company looking to add a Quality Director to head up a Quality department. The Quality Director will promote and integrate quality into every aspect of the business ensuring GMP compliance and meeting the authority's expectation. The role holder will perform all duties required of a Quality Director, provide...


  • Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom Real Full time

    Our client is an established pharmaceutical company looking to add a Quality Director to head up a Quality department. The Quality Director will promote and integrate quality into every aspect of the business ensuring GMP compliance and meeting the authority's expectation. The role holder will perform all duties required of a Quality Director, provide...


  • Runcorn, United Kingdom Protein Works Full time

    We are Protein Works™Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.Rewind to 12th December 2012. Out of a freezing cold office (because we couldn’t afford heating back then!), our founders huddled round a couple of laptops. This was the moment. After a year of working round the clock and a...

  • Joiner/carpenter

    1 month ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom DC Leisure Group Full time

    Due to business growth and a huge increase in demand for our professional services and conversion work DC Conversions, part of DC Leisure Group Ltd is looking to expand our rapidly growing family-run team with career opportunities within the business. As a commercial vehicle conversion company that specialise in campervan and motorhome conversions, we are...

  • Management Accountant

    1 month ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom Adele Carr Recruitment Full time

    Our client, a leader within the facilities industry are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team based at the Head Office in Runcorn. The finance team has responsibility for all operational finance and reporting, commercial analysisand procurement also operating from the same department, creating a diverse environment with...


  • Runcorn, United Kingdom Protein Works Full time

    We are Protein Works™Rewind to 12th December 2012. Out of a freezing cold office (because we couldn’t afford heating back then!), our founders huddled round a couple of laptops. This was the moment. After a year of working round the clock and a lifetime of tempering the thirst to create a world class brand, we pressed LAUNCH. That was the moment Protein...

  • Supply Chain Planner

    1 month ago


    Runcorn, United Kingdom Protein Works Full time

    We are Protein Works™Rewind to 12th December 2012. Out of a freezing cold office (because we couldn’t afford heating back then!), our founders huddled round a couple of laptops. This was the moment. After a year of working round the clock and a lifetime of tempering the thirst to create a world class brand, we pressed LAUNCH. That was the moment Protein...