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 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 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-to-end experience implementing alternate API sources , beyond supplier scouting alone. Formal leadership of senior procurement/category professionals across geographies. Strong commercial understanding of areas such as PPV, EBITDA, Budget, forecasting, working capital and savings pipelines . Able to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a lean organisation. Particularly Relevant Backgrounds Candidates are likely to come from generic or established pharmaceutical manufacturers with substantial small-molecule API portfolios. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically critical integral category, build something meaningful and leave a lasting impact on cost competitiveness, supply resilience and patient access to affordable medicines. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Global head, api procurement (Madrid)
🏢 GXPeople Global
📍 Madrid