Job Description
About Takeda
"Better Health for People, Brighter Future for the World" is the purpose of a company. We aim to create a diverse and inclusive organization where people can thrive, grow and realize their own potential while enabling our purpose. We continue to innovate and drive changes that will transform the lives of patients. We're looking for like-minded professionals to join us.
Takeda is a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader. We are guided by our values of Takeda-ism, which has been passed down since the company's founding. Takeda-ism incorporates Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, with Integrity at the core. They are brought to life through actions based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business, in this order.
OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE
Ensure timely execution of procurement activities for selecting the best supplier for all project packages.
- Support in development and executing procurement plans for capex project packages.
- Support Procurement Lead as required in contract negotiation and signing activities.
- Stakeholder management, exercise collaboration and negotiation for achieving common goals.
- Perform reporting and documentation as per the project defined policies.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Preparation of sourcing events and conduct purchasing activities, including sending and summarizing supplier list, RFI, CDA, RFP, QnA, proposals.
- Evaluation of supplier proposals and preparing award recommendations.
- Review existing MSA's, both English and Japanese, and prepare new SOW and MSA as needed to issue purchase order to supplier.
- Support in issuance of purchase orders to selected suppliers, supplier registration etc.
- Reporting, documentation and collaboration as needed for above activities.
- Support procurement lead in cost negotiation and savings report for each package.
- Serve as a window for the supplier to Takeda, arrange explanation and presentation meetings.
- Intermediation for quick solution to any unclear points for the supplier or the project team.
- Performs other duties as directed by project procurement lead.
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2 years' experience in procurement, preferable capex procurement projects.
- Knowledge of contracts, ability to negotiate clauses with Takeda legal and suppliers.
- Knowledge of procurement activities
- Strong collaboration and negotiation skills
- Strong prioritization skills needed, candidate will be working on multiple packages, and it is a must that this individual does not get overwhelmed but can prioritize and execute daily duties.
- Language abilities in English and Japanese a must. (TOEIC 700 or above & JLPT N2 or above)
- Understand documentation requirements for procurement projects.
- Good Microsoft excel skills for procurement data management.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
- Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
- Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
- Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
- Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
- Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
- Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
- Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.
Important Notice concerning working conditions:
- It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.
- It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.
- Fixed-term contracts may be renewed after the end of the contract period based on the workload and employee performance. The total contract duration shall not exceed 5 years.
Locations
Osaka (Juso), Japan
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
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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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