Overview In this role you will own the global procurement strategy for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and lead supplier negotiations, risk management and performance across an international, cross-functional context. You will partner with the Global Category team to enhance supply reliability, cost efficiency and value creation. The position focuses on shaping API sourcing with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and strong stakeholder engagement. You will work in a fast-paced environment to drive procurement excellence and impact patient-focused outcomes. Retribuzione / Benefits
* competitive salary
* comprehensive benefits
* professional growth opportunities Responsabilità
* Contribute to global API procurement strategies and market insights
* Lead supplier negotiations and contract management
* Drive cost optimization and value creation across the category
* Manage supplier performance and improvement plans
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business priorities




* Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks and ensure compliance
* Monitor contracts, renewals and performance metrics
* Analyze procurement and supplier data to support decisions and reporting Requisiti fondamentali
* Master's degree in a related field
* At least 7 years of experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing or category management
* Pharmaceutical industry experience is a strong plus
* Knowledge of APIs and related supplier market is a plus
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Experience in data analysis, contract management and stakeholder engagement
* Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment
* Fluent English; other languages beneficial
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management
* Influence and cross-functional collaboration
* Strategic thinking with pragmatic execution
* Strategic sourcing
* Supplier management
* Contract management

📌 Global Procurement Category Manager (Bologna)
🏢 ALFASIGMA
📍 Bologna