Job Description
Are you an experienced SOURCING SPECIALIST? Do you want to build something next-gen and innovative, while contributing to a greater purpose?
As we continue our digital transformation and experience rapid growth in the U.S. and Europe, Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is now hiring a SOURCING SPECIALIST with a passion for insert, digital solutions, and helping patients. This is a vital role in a dynamic team within Takeda Business Solutions. We are insert what this team is doing.
Here, you will help TBS realize our inspiring vision to build and deliver simplified, innovative solutions by unlocking the value of data for our global business. This, in turn, empowers Takeda's unwavering commitment to patients.
INSPIRED BY PATIENTS. POWERED BY YOU.
As a SOURCING SPECIALIST you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the implementation of category strategies by coordinating and executing e-sourcing events from supplier identification to contract finalization
- Acting as the main contact point for suppliers during End2End sourcing /tendering processes
- Coordinating the entire relationship with a vendor on a regional/local level, up until contracts are signed and tasks are handed over to Supplier enablement and requisition to order teams
- Operating within the guidelines and instructions provided by Procurement category leaders
- Ensuring that hub related metrics are tracked and KPIs are met including delivering defined savings
- Identifying opportunities to achieve additional savings for the organization via advanced data analysis
Required Qualifications:
- Min Bachelor's degree and 3+ years operational procurement experience within contracting, e-Sourcing, spot-buying, tactical sourcing, or other relevant procurement experience in sourcing and contracting
- Experience with leading RFx and project management of global tenders
- Fluent in English as this is the primary operating language, any other additional language is a plus
- Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting contract negotiation and development process
- Experience in selected procurement categories
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba (Sourcing module, including e-Auctions)
- Knowledge of different sourcing tools is an asset
- Interest in external innovations and automation (ERP, WF, Robotics, AI)
CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:
- EUCAN coverage for relevant categories scope
- Analytical capabilities
- Collaboration with cross functional support teams, senior managers, business partners and business stakeholders on complex cases
Takeda TBS Benefits
No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you a full range of benefits, such as:
Your Wealth
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance etc.)
- Employee Recognition
Your Health
- Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.
- Eyeglass refund
- Your Future
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Capital Plans
- A broad variety of learning platforms
- Professional Growth opportunities including mentoring program
- Next-Generation Series - our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1
Your Well-Being
- Subsidized Sport Card
- Takeda Sport & engagement teams
- One additional day-off for voluntary activities
- Fruits in the office, broad variety of coffee and tea
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working
- Employee assistance program
- Onboarding trainings and support from an employee ambassador - "Tomodachi" - your buddy during the first month at Takeda
About Takeda Business Solutions
Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is a key business partner for Takeda creating an exceptional experience where you feel supported and confident in our solutions.
We harness the power of data and digital to optimize end-to-end processes across Finance, Procurement and HR.
TBS is a driver of the latest technology and next generation capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and analytics, while being agile at scale.
With a clear line of sight to the patient, we create seamless experiences that free up our partners' and colleagues' time to focus on our purpose - better health for people, brighter future for the world.
We don't do ordinary - at Takeda we unite in diversity!
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.
Ready to apply? Go to takedajobs.com and search TBS.
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Locations
Lodz, Poland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Top Skills
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world.
We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts.
Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives.
Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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