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 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 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 general 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

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