Role - Buyer and a Senior Buyer Location - Hemel Hempstead Salary - £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Hours - Monday to Friday 40 hours Sector - Pharmaceuticals We are now looking to recruit a hands-on Buyer or Senior Buyer Manager (Pharmaceuticals) on behalf of a client. Our client are a major player in the supply of pharmaceuticals to the UK and International markets. Reporting to the Directorsr, the roles will hold ac countability for developing of key purchasing business opportunities focusing on Pharmaceuticals. Working closely with the Sales team, he/she will ensure the Company has the most updated quality range at competitive prices to meet customer requirements. The roles are full time, permanent Monday-Friday, 40 hrs per week, and requires occasional travel to EU countries and within the UK. Responsibilities Align with business objectives set by Board of Directors to achieve the best value for money. Source Pharmaceuticals competitively from suppliers, taking into account cost, drug tariff, category M, availability, and continuity of supplies. Obtain information on potential new products and locate cheapest sources anywhere in the UK. Research and identify new suppliers and negotiate the best prices for existing products. Maintain a database of information relating to potential new products. Maintain records of sales and suppliers. Analyse data or insights to determine industry trends. Devise long-term development strategies for product categories. Deve