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European Buyer

Pharmaceutial & Biotechnolgy
Account Mgmt (Non sales)
procurement
Purchasing
Cheshire
£35,000 - £40,000

Role Overview

Responsible for managing pharmaceutical procurement across Europe, ensuring best pricing, full import compliance, and effective supply chain coordination.

Company Information

Our client is a specialist in the parallel import of branded pharmaceuticals, medicines, devices and more; offering a robust supply chain to all sectors of the healthcare industry, helping the NHS reduce costs by supplying at preferential prices.

Role Requirements

Keep forecasts updated and prepared for monthly review
Liaise with suppliers to confirm purchase order expectations
Coordinate with EU buyers to source best cost and correct volumes
Negotiate prices and manage supplier relationships
Ensure regulatory compliance, including ECMA checks and customs clearance
Communicate supply changes internally (e.g. shortages, pricing shifts)

Person Specifications

Experience managing accounts or relationships in healthcare
Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
Accurate and methodical approach to forecasting and invoice approval
Ability to meet monthly deadlines for reports and planning
Proactive in communication and problem solving

Package

£35,000 – £40,000 basic salary
£10,000 annual bonus
Company pension scheme
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Locations

Chester
Deeside
Ellesmere Port
Wirral
Previous Listing
Date Updated
18 Jun 2025
Job reference
74545
Categories
Full Time
Permanent
Take Experience
This role has been filled
Hiring contacts
Eddie 3x4 2024
Eddie Baxter
Expertise: Chemistry, Life Science, Physics, Service Engineering
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Why Zenopa?

We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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We liaise on your behalf

Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

02

Solid Industry Relationships

Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

03

High Success Rate

Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

04

Systems that work for you

As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.