UK Trade Manager

We're looking for a UK Trade Manager to come join us, based at Runcorn. In this role you will lead UK trade purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, drive commercial performance, and maximise buy-side margin across the UK PI and Grey Trade categories while ensuring competitive, profitable propositions for customers. The heart of the role

• Lead the UK PI and Grey Trade buying team to deliver commercial objectives and maximise margin.
• Oversee the negotiation and purchasing of UK PI and Grey Trade products supplied through Phoenix UK business units.
• Work closely with Pricing, Commercial Finance and Proposition teams to deliver effective pricing strategies that drive revenue, market share and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements and optimise purchasing terms.
• Use market intelligence and data analysis to support purchasing decisions and identify commercial opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice requirements and company procurement policies.
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports, including performance reviews and ongoing support.
  
  Previous purchasing experience within UK PI and Grey Trade, ideally within a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
• Proven experience delivering budgeted sales and profit targets.
• Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Effective people management skills with the ability to lead a team while working independently when required.
• Understanding of pharmacy reimbursement models and industry pricing agreements such as Drug Tariff, Category M and VPAS/VPAG would be advantageous.
  
  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)