International Purchase Manager

Are you a commercially driven professional with an international mindset? Join Uniphar | Global Sourcing and help ensure that essential medicines are available where they are needed most. In this dynamic role, you'll combine strategic purchasing, supplier management, and market insight to make a real impact on global healthcare.

We import medicines from EU countries where the rates are lower than in the Netherlands at that time. In our warehouse in Lelystad, the products are extensively checked according to the strictest quality standards. We provide the medicines with a Dutch package leaflet and, where possible, repack the medicines to the original Dutch packaging. In this way we ensure optimal availability of medicines and we can provide pharmacies, outpatient clinics and hospitals with the right medicines at the best prices!

Uniphar | Global Sourcing is the global sourcing business of Uniphar Pharma, providing compliant, end-to-end supply and distribution solutions for pharmaceuticals and medical products. With a global footprint and local expertise, we ensure fast, reliable, and ethical access to essential healthcare products across more than 180 countries.

We support manufacturers, healthcare providers, and public health organizations through agile logistics, regulatory strength, and customized solutions tailored to complex international needs – with the mission to make medicines globally available, accessible, and affordable.

• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and build long-term partnerships;

• Research and evaluate potential new suppliers to determine their added value to the business;

• Place orders with suppliers and proactively follow up on deliveries and order status.

• Ensure optimal stock levels across the assigned product portfolio;

• Provide the Supply Chain Planner(s) with complete and accurate information regarding the financial and logistical settlement.

• Prepare analyses and reports to support decision-making;

• Develop and maintain up-to-date product knowledge;

• Actively contribute to the growth of business turnover and margin.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working;

• Communicate proactively with the Department Manager International Trade regarding developments, opportunities, and potential procurement risks;

• Work closely with colleagues across the procurement team and commercial organization to achieve the best possible results.

• Result-oriented;

• Commercially minded and result – driven;

• Team player;

• Empathic and trustworthy.

• Minimum HBO working/thinking level, preferably focused on Commerce;

• At least 3 years of demonstrable work experience in a Commercial position (International is an advantage);

• Excellent command of both the Dutch and English language (oral and written);

• Good knowledge and experience with MS Office;

• A result-oriented and enterprising attitude;

• Works independently, is proactive and a real networker;

• Knowledge within the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.

• An exclusive onboarding box with unique items; · Cool company parties/outings (check them out on our LinkedIn or Facebook page);

• A competitive salary with extensive fringe benefits;

• Company laptop;

• Fresh fruit at work;

• Opportunity to follow training and courses in the context of personal development and/or job-related;

• Many career opportunities within the BModesto Group and the various entities;

• Lots of fun every day in an enthusiastic team with adventurous and razor-sharp colleagues.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile? Send your CV and cover letter to us and who knows, you might come and meet us!

Do you have any questions about the vacancy? Do not hesitate to contact our HR department by calling +31 320 216 387 or emailing [email protected].