Key skills
CollaborationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead strategic negotiations with Rx manufacturers (including generics and, where applicable, the parallel import segment).
- Establish, maintain and further develop long-term supplier partnerships in the German market.
- Actively drive market, manufacturer and portfolio developments, and facilitate annual and pricing/terms negotiations.
- Take end-to-end responsibility across the value chain — from the supplier side through to the end-customer and supply perspective.
- Develop and implement a structured negotiation and cooperation framework to scale and standardize supplier collaboration.
- Oversee and manage contracts, purchasing conditions and commercial agreements while considering complex regulatory requirements.
- Develop multi-year Rx procurement and partnership strategies in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Degree in a business-related field or equivalent commercial vocational training.
- Several years' experience in strategic procurement with proven negotiation experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical, FMCG, consumer healthcare or OTC sectors.
- Ability to adapt to regulated market environments and successfully transfer procurement strategies to new categories.
- Demonstrable experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and optimization of commercial terms.
- Strong ability to build sustainable partnerships and make strategic decisions driven by data and market insights.
Benefits
- Personal development: We promote and support your individual growth through various internal and external training programs.
- Home office: If your role does not require on-site presence, we offer flexible work location options — including up to 20 days per year from anywhere within the EU.
- Company pension: We provide a company pension plan and make an external advisor available to inform and support you.
- Mental health: Receive fast, professional support from psychologists via nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your private or professional life — anonymous and free of charge.
- Redcare events: We strengthen team spirit through creative team events and celebrate our successes together at regularly held company parties.
- Mobility: We provide a fully funded Deutschlandticket (Germany-wide public transport pass) that you can use at any time.
- Sport: Stay healthy. Benefit from an M-level membership package with Urban Sports Club and access a wide range of sports activities.