At 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.
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager - Procurement Operations to manage and coordinate procurement activities across multiple regions.
In this role, you will lead a global team responsible for the end-to-end Req-to-PO process, catalog and supplier data management, and procurement operations support for both Indirect and Direct R&D categories. You will drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with global procurement policies, and foster continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a global team of 5 FTEs across two functional areas: Content Management and Procurement Operations.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
- Ensure alignment with global procurement strategy and operational KPIs.
- Own the Req-to-PO process, ensuring:
- Quality, accuracy and completeness of requisitions,
- Timely creation, modification, and closure of Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP (Priority),
- PO transmission, supplier acknowledgment, and follow-up/expediting as needed. - Monitor and report on maverick spend and retroactive POs.
- Act as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders and suppliers regarding Req-to-PO inquiries and reporting.
- Support internal and external procurement audits.
- Oversee global catalog maintenance in ERP, including SKU connections.
- Manage supplier enablement for catalogs and price lists.
- Maintain Terms & Conditions and supplier master data in ERP.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date supplier contact information in local systems.
Professional Profile:
- 6-10 years of proven experience in procurement operations, preferably in a global environment.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field (Technical, Chemical, Economics or similar).
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (knowledge of Priority is a plus).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on process improvement and compliance.
Make Your Mark with TAPI
Your 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 the industry. We look forward to receiving your application, and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch soon.
Skills Required
- 6-10 years of experience in procurement operations
- Experience in a global procurement environment
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Technical, Chemical, Economics or similar
- Proven leadership and team management skills (managing ~5 FTEs)
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Req-to-PO process management
- Knowledge of Priority ERP
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Detail-oriented with focus on process improvement and compliance
What We Do
TAPI is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), building blocks, and key starting materials (KSMs). The company provides one of the industry's most comprehensive API portfolios and customized CDMO services, utilizing extensive expertise and innovation to drive pharmaceutical progress and ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective medications to patients worldwide.
