Chief Procurement Officer
pAt TAPI, we’re not just a company—we’re a community committed to advancing health from the core. As the world’s leading supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), we partner with 80% of the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies. With a legacy spanning over 80 years and a portfolio of more than 350 products, as well as custom CDMO services, we’re shaping the future of health worldwide.br/Our strength lies in our people—a team of over 4,200 professionals across 13 state-of-the-art facilities in Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and India. Together, we innovate, solve problems, and deliver excellence. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms lives. /p h3Job Description /h3 pbThis position is available in EU Israel. /b /p pWe are seeking an experienced, strategic, and transformational leader to join our organization as Chief Procurement Officer. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is responsible for leading our end-to-end global procurement organization across direct and indirect spend categories. /p pThis is a critical leadership role at a defining point in our company’s transformation. The Global Head of Procurement will lead the evolution of the global procurement organization and shape a forward-looking strategy aligned with the company’s strategy priorities. The role will be pivotal in driving efficiency and cost optimization, enabling sustainable growth, strengthening operational resilience, improving and simplifying processes, and delivering long-term value across the business. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives, delivering sustainable cost savings, driving procurement excellence, and building high-performing global teams within the specialty chemical, API, and/or CDMO industry. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Strategic Leadership /h3 ul liDefine and execute the global procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and the company's standalone transformation journey. /li liServe as a key member of the Operations Leadership Team and a trusted partner to the executive leadership. /li liBuild a future-ready procurement organization capable of supporting an independent, agile, and growth-oriented company. /li liLead organizational change initiatives across procurement, fostering adoption of new ways of working, processes, and technologies. /li liDrive a culture of operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the global procurement function. /li liLead the transformation of procurement operating models, governance frameworks, systems, policies, and capabilities to support the organization's future-state operating model. /li liEstablish best-in-class procurement practices across strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, contracting, and procurement operations.
/li liDevelop and implement procurement excellence programs focused on efficiency, compliance, supplier performance, and value creation. /li liLeverage data, analytics, and digital capabilities to improve decision-making and procurement effectiveness. /li liIdentify opportunities for automation, standardization, simplification, and centralization across global procurement activities. /li liLead global direct procurement activities to ensure supply continuity, supplier reliability, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation. /li liLead global indirect procurement teams across all major spend categories including logistics, IT, professional services, engineering, facilities, capital expenditures, and corporate functions. /li liDevelop and execute global category strategies aligned with business priorities. /li liDrive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations to generate significant and sustainable value. /li liEstablish strong supplier partnerships while ensuring competitive sourcing, performance management, and risk mitigation. /li /ul h3Value Creation Savings Delivery /h3 ul liIdentify and deliver significant procurement savings and value creation opportunities across the business. /li liEstablish robust savings governance, reporting, and performance management mechanisms. /li liDrive enterprise-wide cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, compliance, and service levels. /li liSupport profitability and operational excellence objectives through procurement-led initiatives. /li liDevelop and strengthen supplier relationship management and supplier performance programs globally. /li liEnsure robust supplier risk management covering supply continuity, geopolitical risks, sustainability, compliance, and business continuity. /li liBuild resilient supply networks capable of supporting long-term growth and business needs. /li liPartner closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and RD to ensure alignment on critical sourcing strategies. /li /ul h3Leadership People Development /h3 ul liLead, develop, and inspire a global team of approximately 70 professionals across multiple regions and cultures. /li liBuild a high-performing organization focused on collaboration, accountability, talent development, and continuous improvement. /li liDevelop strong succession plans and organizational capabilities to support future business growth. /li liFoster strong partnerships across Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, RD, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing, HR, and Commercial functions. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 pThe ideal candidate combines deep procurement expertise with significant API/ specialty chemical manufacturing experience. They have successfully led global procurement organizations within API, CDMO, specialty chemical, and possess a proven track record of delivering transformation, cost savings, supply resilience, and organizational effectiveness. /p pThey are an influential leader capable of driving significant change while building trust and alignment across a diverse set of stakeholders. They bring strong commercial capabilities but equally understand the importance of quality, compliance, regulatory requirements, and supply security within a highly regulated environment. /p h3Qualifications Experience /h3 h3Required /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline. /li li15+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience in global organizations. /li liExtensive senior leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), CDMO, specialty chemicals, or life sciences sectors. /li liProven experience leading large, geographically dispersed procurement organizations across multiple regions. /li liDemonstrated success leading procurement transformation and organizational change programs. /li liStrong experience across both direct and indirect procurement categories. /li liDeep understanding of API manufacturing, pharmaceutical supply chains, GMP-regulated environments, supplier qualification processes, and global sourcing strategies. /li liProven track record delivering significant procurement savings and enterprise-wide value creation initiatives. /li liExperience sourcing critical raw materials, intermediates, outsourced manufacturing services, and strategic supplier partnerships. /li liStrong commercial acumen, strategic sourcing expertise, and executive stakeholder management skills. /li liExperience balancing cost optimization objectives with quality, compliance, regulatory requirements, and supply continuity. /li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liMBA or other advanced degree. /li liExperience supporting business separations, carve-outs, standalone company creation, major transformations, or MA integration activities. /li liExperience implementing procurement technologies, digital procurement solutions, and advanced analytics capabilities. /li liInternational experience across North America, Europe, India/APAC. /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 h3Make Your Mark with TAPI /h3 pYour journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
/li liDevelop and implement procurement excellence programs focused on efficiency, compliance, supplier performance, and value creation. /li liLeverage data, analytics, and digital capabilities to improve decision-making and procurement effectiveness. /li liIdentify opportunities for automation, standardization, simplification, and centralization across global procurement activities. /li liLead global direct procurement activities to ensure supply continuity, supplier reliability, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation. /li liLead global indirect procurement teams across all major spend categories including logistics, IT, professional services, engineering, facilities, capital expenditures, and corporate functions. /li liDevelop and execute global category strategies aligned with business priorities. /li liDrive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations to generate significant and sustainable value. /li liEstablish strong supplier partnerships while ensuring competitive sourcing, performance management, and risk mitigation. /li /ul h3Value Creation Savings Delivery /h3 ul liIdentify and deliver significant procurement savings and value creation opportunities across the business. /li liEstablish robust savings governance, reporting, and performance management mechanisms. /li liDrive enterprise-wide cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality, compliance, and service levels. /li liSupport profitability and operational excellence objectives through procurement-led initiatives. /li liDevelop and strengthen supplier relationship management and supplier performance programs globally. /li liEnsure robust supplier risk management covering supply continuity, geopolitical risks, sustainability, compliance, and business continuity. /li liBuild resilient supply networks capable of supporting long-term growth and business needs. /li liPartner closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and RD to ensure alignment on critical sourcing strategies. /li /ul h3Leadership People Development /h3 ul liLead, develop, and inspire a global team of approximately 70 professionals across multiple regions and cultures. /li liBuild a high-performing organization focused on collaboration, accountability, talent development, and continuous improvement. /li liDevelop strong succession plans and organizational capabilities to support future business growth. /li liFoster strong partnerships across Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, RD, Supply Chain,
Manufacturing, HR, and Commercial functions. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 pThe ideal candidate combines deep procurement expertise with significant API/ specialty chemical manufacturing experience. They have successfully led global procurement organizations within API, CDMO, specialty chemical, and possess a proven track record of delivering transformation, cost savings, supply resilience, and organizational effectiveness. /p pThey are an influential leader capable of driving significant change while building trust and alignment across a diverse set of stakeholders. They bring strong commercial capabilities but equally understand the importance of quality, compliance, regulatory requirements, and supply security within a highly regulated environment. /p h3Qualifications Experience /h3 h3Required /h3 ul liBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline. /li li15+ years of progressive procurement leadership experience in global organizations. /li liExtensive senior leadership experience within the pharmaceutical industry, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), CDMO, specialty chemicals, or life sciences sectors. /li liProven experience leading large, geographically dispersed procurement organizations across multiple regions. /li liDemonstrated success leading procurement transformation and organizational change programs. /li liStrong experience across both direct and indirect procurement categories. /li liDeep understanding of API manufacturing, pharmaceutical supply chains, GMP-regulated environments, supplier qualification processes, and global sourcing strategies. /li liProven track record delivering significant procurement savings and enterprise-wide value creation initiatives. /li liExperience sourcing critical raw materials, intermediates, outsourced manufacturing services, and strategic supplier partnerships. /li liStrong commercial acumen, strategic sourcing expertise, and executive stakeholder management skills. /li liExperience balancing cost optimization objectives with quality, compliance, regulatory requirements, and supply continuity. /li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liMBA or other advanced degree. /li liExperience supporting business separations, carve-outs, standalone company creation, major transformations, or MA integration activities. /li liExperience implementing procurement technologies, digital procurement solutions, and advanced analytics capabilities. /li liInternational experience across North America, Europe, India/APAC. /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 h3Make Your Mark with TAPI /h3 pYour journey with TAPI is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on global health. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’re excited to welcome you to our team. Together, let’s shape the future of pharmaceuticals. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr