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Pharmacy Buyer – Prescription Medication

Employer
ASDA
Location
Asda House - Leeds
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
8 May 2018

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Role
Other Pharmacy roles
Sector
Large Multiple
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

About the role:  
This is an exciting new role within the Asda Pharmacy team in Asda House, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in optimising the profitability through an ongoing process of reviewing Asda’s purchasing strategies across key categories. You will be involved in the management of supplier relationships to ensure service levels and profit targets are achieved.
This is a challenging buying role with a complex P&L and encompasses the requirement to work across a variety of functions within the Asda business and our supplier network to deliver success for Pharmacy.
The successful candidate will be involved in an area of the business that has demonstrated strong growth and supports our mission of saving our customers money to live better.
This is your opportunity to join the team as we embark upon our plans to deliver our 3 year Category Strategy which aims to unlock the potential Healthcare has for the Asda customer and the business.

The ins & outs:

  1. Drive Sales and Profit growth within Asda Pharmacy
  2. Deliver sales and profit growth ahead of the market
  3. Understand & monitor the Pharmacy industry in order to drive benefit to Asda
  4. Deliver Cost of Goods reductions through both generic and branded medicine manufacturers
  5. Ensure market leading availability through working with key suppliers
  6. Monitor and report on activities and provide relevant management reports on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basis
  7. Understanding of the NHS and the associated Pharmacy Funding Models and how these will affect the Asda business
  8. Support the Commercial Manager in the delivery of strategic initiatives.

What you’ll need:

  1. Strong analytical abilities and sound financial awareness – strong excel skills
  2. Commercial acumen and a great negotiator
  3. Experience and broad understanding of the pharmacy market is desired
  4. The ability to set and meet strict deadlines
  5. The ability to identify new opportunities
  6. A self-starter with drive, tenacity and a passion for their business
  7. The ability to work cross functionally and communicate well at all levels.

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Company

Much more than you imagine

There’s something really special about being a pharmacist at Asda.

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Maybe it’s because our pharmacists are so connected to their local communities, so they really know they are making a difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society. Or because we make sure they have the in-store and head office support they need to prioritise and promote the services their patients need most.

The role of the supermarket pharmacy has changed beyond all recognition in the last few years and will continue to do so in the future. As an NHS Frontline Service Provider,  offering everything from the Morning After Pill to Covid vaccines to Urgent Care, our pharmacies are becoming far more complex operations. With safety of paramount importance at all times, strong leadership skills and the ability to bring out the best in others will be the key to success.

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As a pharmacist at Asda...

  • You’ll be a fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC
  • You’ll have proven leadership in a fast-paced pharmacy environment
  • You will be accredited to deliver national and local services for the NHS and private healthcare
  • You’ll have great agility, the ability to prioritise and the enthusiasm to generate real team spirit

The Rewards
You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Company pension up to 7% matched
  • 10% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
  • your professional indemnity insurance
  • GPhC fees paid
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