Global Procurement Category Manager

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health . We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

Scope of the role

We are looking for an experienced Global Category Procurement professional – API to join our Global Procurement organization.

Working within the Global Category team and in close collaboration with the Global Category Senior Manager, the role will have significant ownership of procurement activities related to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), contributing to the definition and execution of category strategies, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, risk management and supplier performance.

This is a senior individual contributor role, requiring strong business acumen, influencing capabilities and the ability to lead procurement initiatives across an international and cross-functional environment.

Your role

Category & Supplier Strategy

- Contribute to the development and implementation of global procurement strategies for APIs.

- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities and industry dynamics to identify sourcing opportunities and potential risks.

- Drive category initiatives aimed at improving competitiveness, supply reliability and overall procurement performance.

- Provide market and supplier insights to support category decisions and long-term sourcing strategies.

Supplier Management

- Identify and assess potential suppliers and contribute to supplier selection processes.

- Lead negotiations on commercial terms, contracts and agreements.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, service levels and timely deliveries.

- Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement plans where needed.

- Partner with suppliers to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation.

Cost & Value Management

- Identify and implement cost-saving and value-creation opportunities without compromising quality, service or supply continuity.

- Negotiate competitive commercial terms and conditions with suppliers.

- Contribute to cost optimization initiatives across the category.

- Leverage market intelligence and procurement data to identify opportunities and support negotiations.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective procurement strategies and solutions.

- Work cross-functionally with relevant departments to ensure alignment between procurement activities and business priorities.

- Influence and drive alignment across different functions and seniority levels.

- Promote procurement policies, processes and best practices across the organization.

Risk & Compliance

- Identify and support the mitigation of procurement-related risks, including supply disruptions, supplier financial risks and other potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

- Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies and ethical standards.

- Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving supply resilience and mitigating supplier-related risks.

Contract Management

- Lead and support the drafting, review and negotiation of supplier contracts in collaboration with relevant internal functions.

- Ensure commercial terms are aligned with procurement objectives and business requirements.

- Monitor contract performance, expiration dates and renewals.

Data Analysis & Reporting

- Analyze procurement, market and supplier data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.

- Monitor key procurement and supplier performance indicators.

- Prepare reports and insights to support data-driven decision making.

- Use data and market intelligence to support category strategies and supplier negotiations.

Who are you

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

- At least 7 years of experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within complex and international organizations.

- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is considered a strong plus.

- Knowledge of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and the related supplier market is considered a plus.

- Strong negotiation skills, with proven ability to manage complex supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.

- Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract management and supplier performance evaluation.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate market and procurement data into actionable insights.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and drive alignment across functions and seniority levels.

- Strong leadership and ownership, with the ability to lead initiatives, drive results and contribute effectively to decision-making without direct people management responsibility.

- Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic and hands-on approach.

- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

- Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.

- Proficiency in procurement systems, tools and data analysis.

- Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, compliance requirements and ethical standards in procurement.

- Ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment.

- Fluent English; additional languages are considered a plus.

Location: Bologna (preferable), Milan or Pomezia

Pay range 65.000 – 75.000€

The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements

Why Join Alfasigma:

At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.