Global API Procurement Lead

Alfasigma; Bologna; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfasigma in Italy is seeking an experienced Global Category Procurement professional for APIs to join our Global Procurement organization. The role carries significant ownership of API procurement, focusing on strategy development, supplier negotiations, cost optimization and risk management in an international, cross-functional setting.

This senior individual contributor position requires strong business acumen, influencing capabilities and the ability to lead procurement initiatives across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• At least 7 years of direct procurement, strategic sourcing or category management experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical API market is considered a strong plus.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Fluent English; additional languages are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global API procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business priorities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support value creation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement systems

Regulatory/ethical compliance

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Alfasigma in Italy is seeking an experienced Global Category Procurement professional for APIs to join our Global Procurement organization. The role carries significant ownership of API procurement, focusing on strategy development, supplier negotiations, cost optimization and risk management in an international, cross-functional setting.

This senior individual contributor position requires strong business acumen, influencing capabilities and the ability to lead procurement initiatives across