Generics Buyer at B&S Group (Laxmico Ltd), Perivale

The Generics Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of generic pharmaceutical products from UK manufacturers and suppliers. The role plays a critical part in ensuring product availability, maintaining competitive pricing, and developing strong strategic partnerships across the UK pharmaceutical sector.

The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacy groups, and internal stakeholders to optimise the generic medicines portfolio, identify commercial opportunities, and support the continued growth of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure generic pharmaceutical products from UK-based manufacturers and approved suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, and strategic partners.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, rebates, discounts, supply contracts, and promotional opportunities.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing fluctuations, shortages, concessions, and regulatory changes affecting the generics market.
• Identify new commercial opportunities to enhance margin performance and product availability.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance assessments to ensure service, quality, and commercial expectations are achieved.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams to optimise stock holding, forecasting, and purchasing decisions.
• Analyse market intelligence, competitor activity, and purchasing trends to inform procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Support product launches, portfolio expansion initiatives, and tender opportunities.
• Attend manufacturer meetings, networking events, and industry conferences to strengthen supplier relationships and identify market opportunities.
• Represent the organisation at key industry events including the UK Pharmacy Awards, C+D Awards, and other pharmaceutical networking forums.

Person Specification
Essential
Previous experience in pharmaceutical buying, procurement, category management, or commercial purchasing.
Strong knowledge of the UK generic medicines market.
Proven experience negotiating with pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify margin and growth opportunities.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret market and pricing data.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within wholesale, community pharmacy, pharmaceutical distribution, or healthcare sectors.
• Existing network of contacts within UK generic pharmaceutical manufacturers.
• Knowledge of NHS reimbursement structures, Drug Tariff pricing, and concessionary pricing mechanisms.
• Experience attending pharmaceutical industry conferences, awards, and networking events.

Key Competencies

• Commercial Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Pharmaceutical Market Knowledge
• Strategic Sourcing
• Pricing & Margin Optimisation
• Market Analysis
• Communication & Influencing
• Business Development
• Planning & Organisation
• Results Orientation
• Responsible for negotiating