Global Director, API & Excipients Procurement

GSK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK seeks a Director Procurement for APIs and Excipients to lead global sourcing for small molecule APIs and CDMOs. You will manage a team and shape category strategies to ensure supply reliability and cost targets.

The role requires experience in API/CDMO procurement, complex negotiations, and stakeholder management across regions. Hybrid work location includes UK and Poland, with a closing date of 9 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement or technical field.
• Extensive experience in the procurement and commercial management of Suppliers and CDMOs manufacturing services.
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple geographies and supply chains.
• Demonstrated experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams.
• Master's degree in business administration, supply chain, procurement or a relevant technical field.
• Direct people management experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team (~6 FTEs) with accountability for spend of ca £300M pa for small molecules supporting franchises of speciality and Gen meds.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for API, Intermediates and RSM manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
• Lead complex contract negotiations with Suppliers and CDMOs and deliver outcomes at pace.
• Deliver contracts which emphasize value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
• Gather and analyse market intelligence to benchmark the Suppliers and CDMO's landscape.
• Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate supply chain insights.
• Forge and maintain strategic relationships with Suppliers and CDMOs to support robust category strategies and network design decisions.
• Support Financial planning for Internal sites and External manufacturing, incorporating pricing negotiations and volume forecasting.
• Establish and monitor Suppliers and CDMOs performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
• Optimize the Suppliers and CDMOs portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK's network needs.
• Manage the commercial risk profile of our suppliers, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
• Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management.
• Deliver GSK's commitments to environmental sustainability for their category.

Skills

Category Strategy

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Financial Acumen

Negotiation

Sourcing Management

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or procurement

Master's degree in business administration or supply chain

Job description

GSK seeks a Director Procurement for APIs and Excipients to lead global sourcing for small molecule APIs and CDMOs. You will manage a team and shape category strategies to ensure supply reliability and cost targets.

The role requires experience in API/CDMO procurement, complex negotiations, and stakeholder management across regions. Hybrid work location includes UK and Poland, with a closing date of 9 November 2026.