API Procurement Lead

Manager – Direct Material Procurement (APIs)

Department: Supply Chain / Procurement

Industry: Pharmaceutical Formulations

Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for regulated pharmaceutical markets, ensuring reliable supply, cost competitiveness, compliance, and strong vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of APIs for the formulations business across regulated markets.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and qualify API vendors in line with regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the global API vendor base, particularly for USFDA, EU, UKMHRA, and other regulated markets.
• Handle technical discussions and queries with vendors, internal QA, R&D, Reg...