Global API Procurement Lead: Strategy & Supplier Excellence

Alfasigma; Emilia-Romagna; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfasigma is seeking an experienced Global Category Procurement professional for API to join our Global Procurement organization. The role focuses on ownership of procurement activities for APIs, including strategy, supplier negotiations, cost optimization and risk management across international operations.

The position requires strong business acumen, influencing capabilities and the ability to lead procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in direct procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Pharma industry experience is a plus.
• APIs supplier market knowledge is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global API procurement strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Drive cost savings and value creation across API categories.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risks in a cross-functional setup.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

Skills

Master’s degree in Business, Eng/SCM

7+ years procurement

Negotiation skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

International experience

APIs knowledge

Leadership without direct reports

Education

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

Tools

Procurement systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Alfasigma is seeking an experienced Global Category Procurement professional for API to join our Global Procurement organization. The role focuses on ownership of procurement activities for APIs, including strategy, supplier negotiations, cost optimization and risk management across international operations.

The position requires strong business acumen, influencing capabilities and the ability to lead procurement initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.