Location:

Europe – Hybrid or Remote from Selected Countries with up to 30% travel Sector:

Generic Pharmaceuticals We are partnering with a leading international pharmaceutical organisation to appoint a

Global Head of API Procurement

with significant experience managing large-scale API spend within a global generics environment. This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for global API strategy, supplier performance, savings delivery, alternate-source implementation and leadership of senior procurement professionals. It is also a great time to join: there is real scope to

build, shape and strengthen the function , improve supply resilience and deliver commercial value that ultimately supports the availability and affordability of medicines for patients. Location & Working Model

Hybrid (3 days onsite) from the European headquarters , with relocation support available; or Remote from selected European countries , with up to

30% travel

to HQ and other business/supplier locations. Key Responsibilities

Own a significant global

finished API portfolio , ideally around

€100m+ annually . Develop and execute API sourcing and supplier strategies across

Europe and Asia . Lead major negotiations, supplier allocation and

Finance-validated savings delivery . Drive

alternate-source programmes end to end

through qualification, implementation and realised P&L; benefit.



Lead and develop senior procurement professionals while remaining hands‑on in key commercial decisions. Help shape the future capability and operating model of the global API procurement function. Candidate Profile

Recent

Head-level or equivalent ownership

of a major API procurement portfolio. Personal responsibility for approximately

€100m+ annual API spend , with strong candidates from around

€80m+

also considered. Strong experience purchasing

finished APIs , ideally within generic pharmaceuticals. Direct supplier experience across

Europe, India and China . Proven delivery of recurring, implemented and Finance-validated savings. End‑to‑end experience implementing

alternate API sources , beyond supplier scouting alone. Formal leadership of senior procurement/category professionals across geographies. Strong commercial understanding of areas such as

PPV, EBITDA, Budget, forecasting, working capital and savings pipelines . Able to operate strategically while remaining hands‑on in a lean organisation. Particularly Relevant Backgrounds

Candidates are likely to come from

generic or established pharmaceutical manufacturers

with substantial small‑molecule API portfolios. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically critical integral category,

build something meaningful and leave a lasting impact

on cost competitiveness, supply resilience and patient access to affordable medicines.

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📌 Global Head, API Procurement (Madrid)
🏢 GxPeople Global
📍 Madrid