Location: Europe – Hybrid or Remote from Selected Countries with up to 30% travel
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Sector: Generic Pharmaceuticals
We are partnering with a leading international pharmaceutical organisation to appoint a
Integral 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 purchasi

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