Associate Director Procurement - Italy
About Redcare Pharmacy:
As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values join us and start your #Redcareer today.
About the Role:
As a Associate Director Procurement, you will be part of the Strategic Procurement Italy team, driving commercial performance across pharmacy-related assortments such as OTC, supplements, and cosmetics. You will lead supplier negotiations, optimize commercial conditions, and build strong partnerships, contributing to the growth of the Italian market in close collaboration with international procurement teams.
.About your tasks:
* Drive supplier contribution improvements, including end-of-year agreements and commercial contributions;
* Optimize rebates on invoices and maximize payment terms;
* Negotiate and manage promotional plans with suppliers to support commercial performance;
* Independently lead annual supplier negotiations as well as in-year renegotiations after the onboarding phase;
* Manage a broad supplier portfolio and substantial purchasing volumes;
* Oversee purchasing activities across multiple product categories.
About You:
* Experience in buying and supplier negotiations, ideally in a wholesale environment;
* Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills;
* At least 2 years of experience in strategic purchasing, negotiation, or category management;
* Proactive mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment;
* Knowledge of the pharmaceutical market or pharma retail is a plus;
* Fluent in English;
* University degree preferred;
About your benefits:
In order to provide you with the best possible support for your individual needs – whether it’s living a healthy life, having enough time for your needs, or developing your skills – we offer a wide range of different, site-specific benefits:
* Welcome days: We want you to feel comfortable from day one and welcome you with a specific onboarding program.
* Mental health: Get quick professional help from psychologists from if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Anonymously and free of charge.
* Smart working: When your job doesn’t require you to be onsite, we arrange hybrid work schedules with the possibility of working remotely.
* Redcare Events: We can only grow together. We promote team spirit with team and corporate events, regularly celebrating our successes all together.
* Training and personal growth: We encourage continuous learning and growth through internal and external trainings and workshops.
* Employee discount: Of course you will have discounts in our webshop.