International Trade Manager

We're looking for an International Trade Manager to come join us, based at Runcorn. In this role you will lead our PI and Export teams, managing European supplier relationships, driving commercial performance, and ensuring competitive, profitable product propositions that support both UK and Group business objectives. The heart of the role

• Lead the purchasing, negotiation and supplier management of all PI products supplied across the business.
• Work closely with Commercial Pricing, Finance and Proposition teams to deliver effective pricing strategies and maximise profitability.
• Develop and expand the UK export proposition for unlicensed medicines.
• Use market intelligence and industry insights to inform purchasing decisions and identify commercial opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements and PHOENIX Group supplier policies.
• Lead, coach and manage a team including Senior Buyers, Buyers and Logistics support colleagues, conducting performance reviews and supporting development.
  
  Proven purchasing experience within PI and export categories, ideally within a fast-paced trading environment.
• Demonstrable success in delivering budgeted sales, profit and margin targets.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to use data to drive performance.
• Experience leading and developing teams whilst remaining hands-on when required.
  
  25 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Medicash - a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
• Access to High Street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)