OverviewSe sta pensando di inviare una candidatura, si ricordi di premere il pulsante apposito dopo aver letto l'intera descrizione.In 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.ResponsabilitàDefine and execute the multi-year global category strategy for APIs and KSMs and own the annual budget and savings pipelineLead major supplier negotiations, long-term agreements, and executive-level supplier relationships across global marketsDevelop risk mitigation plans to ensure uninterrupted supply, including dual sourcing and contingency plansAct as senior procurement partner to cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality,



Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, Commercial)Lead API category governance, drive data-driven decisions, and align with Procurement CoE for standardized processes and toolsRequisiti fondamentaliExtensive experience (10+ years) in procurement or category management within pharmaceuticals, APIsProven track record in global API category management and supplier relationship managementStrong understanding of GMP, DMF/CEP, supplier qualification, audits, and regulatory implementationDemonstrated xysqume delivery of material savings and complex negotiationsStrong financial acumen (COGS, PPV, long-range planning, cost-driver modeling)Proven people leadership across multicultural teamsExcellent executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skillsFluent in English; travel ~20%Stakeholder managementNegotiation excellenceCross-functional collaborationGMP knowledgeDMF/CEP requirementsCost-driver modelling

📌 Head Of Api Procurement (Provincia di Varese)
🏢 Zentiva Pharma
📍 Provincia di Varese