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 deli

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