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Job DescriptionThe Sourcing Lead owns the multi-year sourcing strategy and execution pipeline across Indirect, R&D, and Manufacturing & Logistics categories. The role aligns sourcing activities with Takeda’s enterprise priorities, category strategies, and patient-centric mission while delivering value across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG.
The role leads and develops a team of Sourcing Associates, Sourcing Managers, and Senior Sourcing Managers; acts as the key interface between Category Managers, business stakeholders, sites, suppliers, and Operational Procurement; and drives consistent, compliant, and continuously improving sourcing execution.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Define and own multi-year global sourcing strategies aligned with category strategies, GPO frameworks, and business priorities
- Deliver and monitor the sourcing pipeline, savings, RFx cycle times, stakeholder satisfaction, and quality and performance KPIs
- Drive total cost of ownership and value levers across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG
- Lead and develop a sourcing team of approximately 8–12 employees, providing coaching, feedback, performance management, and capability development
- Translate category and business needs into effective sourcing strategies and constructively challenge demand where appropriate
- Lead complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations, escalating strategic or high-risk matters appropriately
- Implement standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, workflows, governance, and performance management practices
- Identify opportunities to use digital tools, automation, generative AI, and agentic AI to improve sourcing efficiency and experience
- Partner with Category Managers to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, supporting business continuity and patient supply security
- Align with Central Finance on end-to-end execution, service delivery, handoffs, and process boundaries between Category Management, Sourcing, and Operational Procurement
- Drive continuous improvement, industry best-practice adoption, and a growth mindset across the team and sourcing organization
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; an MBA is an advantage
- 10+ years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership or people management role
- Proven experience leading sourcing teams and delivering cost and value targets in a complex global, matrix, or shared-services environment
- Experience across Indirect, R&D, Manufacturing, or Logistics categories; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or FMCG experience is preferred
- Strong knowledge of Source-to-Contract, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, risk management, and procurement transformation
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and develop sourcing strategies at different organizational levels
- Experience using SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing and P2P platforms; Wave pipeline management experience preferred
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, communication, and presentation skills
- Collaborative and diplomatic leadership style, with the ability to operate effectively with limited day-to-day direction and ambiguity
- Strong attention to detail, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience using generative or agentic AI to improve procurement processes
- Fluent written and spoken English
Some limited travel may be required.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Takeda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
LocationsLodz, PolandBase Salary Range:
zł421,400.00 - zł579,480.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 10+ years of procurement experience
- At least 4 years in a senior leadership or people management role
- Experience leading sourcing teams and delivering cost and value targets in a complex global, matrix, or shared-services environment
- Experience across Indirect, R&D, Manufacturing, or Logistics categories
- Strong knowledge of Source-to-Contract, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, risk management, and procurement transformation
- Experience using SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing and P2P platforms
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, communication, and presentation skills
- Collaborative and diplomatic leadership style with ability to operate independently in ambiguity
- Strong attention to detail, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience using generative or agentic AI to improve procurement processes
- Fluent written and spoken English
- MBA
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or FMCG experience
- Wave pipeline management experience
Takeda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Takeda and has not been reviewed or approved by Takeda.
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement is described as notably strong, combining a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with an additional company contribution that scales with age and service. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further supports long-term wealth building.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid bonding leave for all parents, substantial adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and robust caregiver resources (backup care and Maven family-forming support) are emphasized as core strengths. These offerings create a comprehensive safety net for a range of family situations.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (nationwide PPO/HSA and regional HMOs), employer HSA funding, and integrated mental-health and well-being programs signal depth in coverage. Preventive care is covered in-network, and plan choices by state expand access.
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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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