Strategic Sourcing and Procurement API Manager

1 week ago


Athens, Attica, Greece PharOS Ltd Full time €90,000 - €120,000 per year

Founded in Athens in 2002, PharOS is a privately-owned pharmaceutical Company, developing and supplying generics value added products with a global portfolio. Our expertise covers all aspects of product development from API sourcing up to market release. We provide a broad portfolio of products and intellectual property to leading pharmaceutical companies.

At PharOS, we have a high skilled workforce of more than 400 professionals. Biologists, Chemists, Pharmacists, scientists all focused on developing and placing in the market top quality generic and other value-added pharmaceuticals that improve the lives of patients to more than 98 countries.

Our people are our core competitive advantage that helps us being one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical development companies in Europe. For PharOS our customers, are our partners Our aim is to extend the lifecycle of the product, as our people are able to provide an exceptional level of customer service and support, based on their expertise and professionalism.

PharOS is seeking for a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement API Manager within the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement API department as follows:

Role description

  • Manages the end-to-end procurement process for APIs, including supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation and contracting
  • Supports new product development by identifying suitable API sources for pipeline projects, in line with the Company's desired timeframe
  • Mitigates supply chain risks through dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and strategic supplier agreements
  • Develops and implements strategic sourcing strategies for APIs, in an effort to ensure long-term supply reliability and price competitiveness
  • Conducts market intelligence to monitor industry trends, pricing, as well as supply risks
  • Drives cost optimization initiatives, while ensuring quality, compliance and timelines
  • Partners with Commercial, Product Development, Intellectual Property etc., as to align sourcing strategies with business needs
  • Performs shadow-costing on all APIs and suggest optimizations where feasible and/or required
  • Leads Supplier Performance Management through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Effectively leads, coaches and further develops Strategic Sourcing and Procurement API team
  • Attends pharma-oriented exhibitions and events, e.g. CPhI etc.
  • Visits existing and potential suppliers' manufacturing facilities

Experience & Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MSc/MBA preferred)
  • Ten (10) years of procurement/sourcing experience, preferably within pharmaceutical/chemical industry, with at least six (6) years in a similar senior role
  • Strong knowledge of global API market, suppliers, and regulatory requirements
  • Proven track record of negotiating complex supplier contracts and achieving cost savings
  • Well-experienced in supplier relationship management and risk mitigation
  • Strong business acumen, excellent communication, stakeholder management and analytical skills
  • Experienced in people management

PharOS Ltd Offers

  • Competitive remuneration package (including bonus based on performance)
  • Private Health & Medical Insurance including a 24/7 support Line
  • Hybrid work-from-home model (3 days office based and 2 days home based)
  • Daily free transportation from/to the Company's HQs to nearby public means of transportation
  • Canteen with discounted prices and daily cooked meals
  • Continuous training
  • Friendly and challenging working environment

PharOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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