Head Of Api Procurement

ppIn this role you drive Zentiva’s global API and KSM sourcing strategy to secure supply, cut costs, and build resilient supplier partnerships. You’ll lead a multi-market procurement scope across Europe, India, and China, aligning with growth plans and product launches. You will shape category strategy, manage supplier ecosystems, and ensure regulatory and quality readiness while embedding ESG into sourcing. This is a senior, impact-focused leadership role with a clear path to transform procurement into a strategic partner for the business. /pulliDefine and execute the multi-year global category strategy for APIs and KSMs and own the annual budget and savings pipeline /liliLead major supplier negotiations, long-term agreements, and executive-level supplier relationships across global markets /liliDevelop risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply, including dual sourcing and contingency plans /liliAct as senior procurement partner to cross‑functional teams (Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, RD, Commercial) /liliLead API category governance, drive data‑driven decisions, and align with Procurement CoE for standardized processes and tools /liliExtensive experience (10+ years) in procurement or category management within pharmaceuticals, APIs /liliProven track record in global API category management and supplier relationship management /liliStrong understanding of GMP, DMF/CEP, supplier qualification, audits, and regulatory implementation /liliDemonstrated delivery of material savings and complex negotiations /liliProven people leadership across multicultural teams /liliExcellent executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills /liliCross‑functional collaboration /liliGMP knowledge /liliDMF/CEP requirements /li /ulpHead of API Procurement varese, lombardia, it /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr