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 general 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-val

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