Location: Europe – Hybrid or Remote from Selected Countries with up to 30% travelSector: Generic PharmaceuticalsWe are partnering with a leading international pharmaceutical organisation to appoint a General 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 ModelHybrid (3 days onsite) from the European headquarters, with relocation support available; orRemote from selected European countries, with up to 30% travel to HQ and other business/supplier locations.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn 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 ProfileRecent 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‑t

📌 Global Head, API Procurement (España)
🏢 GxPeople Global
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