Global API Procurement Lead

Alfasigma group; Bologna; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Alfasigma is seeking a Global Category Procurement professional – API to join our Global Procurement organization. This senior individual contributor role owns procurement activities related to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, shaping category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, optimizing costs, and managing risk for an international, cross-functional environment.

You will partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement, build strong relationships, and ensure quality, service

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, ideally in international orgs.
• Pharma API knowledge is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies for APIs.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract terms.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation while ensuring quality and supply continuity.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead improvement plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Category Strategy

Cost Reduction

Market Analysis

Stakeholder Alignment

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

Procurement Systems

Data Analytics Tools

Contracts Management Systems

Job description

Alfasigma is seeking a Global Category Procurement professional – API to join our Global Procurement organization. This senior individual contributor role owns procurement activities related to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, shaping category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, optimizing costs, and managing risk for an international, cross-functional environment.

You will partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement, build strong relationships, and ensure quality, service