Associate Area Manager - German Speaking

Drive meaningful change

Are you eager to start a career in pharma trading and want to work in a fast-paced, international environment? As our new Associate Area Manager, you will play a key role in supporting supplier relationships, identifying trading opportunities, and contributing directly to our commercial performance. This is an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of trading while being part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

Get a glimpse of our world

You will join the Purchase Operations team, consisting of 12 Area Managers working closely together to secure the best purchasing conditions across Europe. The team collaborates daily with various departments such as Purchase Settlement, External Trading, Clinical Trial Sourcing, Portfolio Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Business Development. This is a highly interactive environment where knowledge sharing, coordination, and teamwork are essential.

Are you ready to embark on this journey with us?

As an Associate Area Manager, you will support our Purchasers in managing and developing supplier relationships. You will work closely with Senior Purchasers and gain hands-on experience with market analysis, negotiations, and trade execution. Over time, you will take on your own supplier portfolio and play an active role in identifying new markets and trading opportunities.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Assisting in maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new supplier.

• Supporting negotiations and being responsible for target prices, order execution, and data updates.

• Monitoring market trends and identifying new product lines or volume opportunities.

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure optimal trading conditions.

• Contributing to the development of new and existing markets by identifying and opening new supplier channels.

Fuel for your success in the role

To succeed in this role, you should bring a strong commercial mindset, eagerness to learn, and the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions. You thrive in fast-moving environments, take initiative, and enjoy working with many different stakeholders.

What you bring:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• Fluency in German and English.

• Experience from a commercial, procurement, or trading environment is an advantage.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insights into actionable recommendations .

• Clear communicator with strong coordination abilities.

• A proactive, adaptable, and curious mindset - ready to respond to changing priorities and explore new opportunities.

• High attention to detail and reliable execution skill.

Are your interested?

If you want to apply for the position, please follow the link and attach your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Moving Healthcare. Moving You.

In Abacus Medicine Group, you'll experience the power of Moving Healthcare. With our change mindset, we're moving the industry and improving healthcare as we broaden access to medicine.

But it's not just about moving healthcare, it's about Moving You. You'll be part of a caring community of more than 1,500 people across the World. With us, you will be valued, empowered, and have a direct impact on driving change. Let's access the future of medicine and make a difference together. Your move.

Department Commercials Locations Copenhagen Employment type Full-time