Strategic Procurement Manager and Business Partner Global Product & Launch Strategy (GPLS)

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Job Description
The Procurement, Senior Manager is responsible for obtaining goods and services for various business processes within the organization. This role focuses on product/service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management. By managing complex procurement projects and mentoring junior staff, this role supports Takeda's mission of delivering better health and a brighter future.
OBJECTIVES:
As our successful Strategic Procurement Manager (SPM) for Meetings & Events, Professional Services, Primary & Secondary research categories, you will:

• Plan and lead category initiatives for Global Medical, Global Product & Launch Strategy (GPLS), and Marketing & Commercial Excellence (MCE) functions and will develop and implement regional category strategies for respective spend categories as part of the wider Category Strategy.
• Lead proactive category projects to support the delivery of regional procurement targets, spanning sourcing projects, demand management and process re-engineering to support the delivery of regional procurement targets, as well as supporting region-specific supplier performance and innovation activities.
• Provide regional input to Global category strategies

As our primary Business Partner (SPOC) for GPLS, you will:

• Ensure "Global Real Estate, Facilities and Procurement" (GREFP) activities at GPLS are aligned to region and category team planning. You will develop and implement specific strategies in those categories not supported by Global teams.
• Be responsible for ensuring that high-quality end to end user service delivery is achieved by understanding GPLS needs and calling on the appropriate resources within GREFP team to support this. This will be a critical on-site liaison to link Category teams, TBS, Real Estate, Facilities and Security teams and the GPLS to ensure successful implementations.
• Provide regional input to Global category strategies.
• Accountable for the GREFP targets delivery in GPLS (Savings, DPO, Compliance, and other key indicators).
• Develop a pipeline of both category and functional initiatives and opportunities to meet targets
• Monitor progress of GREFP activities in GPLS to provide regular updates to his/her business partners
• Work with TBS to ensure end-user requirements are translated into efficient sourcing activity
• Collaborate with CoE to support a robust approach to SP&I, systems and tools
• Drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and improving efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Establish strong relationships with key business partners and be the single point of contact for senior stakeholders in GPLS while working closely with category managers, CoE and TBS
• Understand the challenges of the organization and awareness of Takeda's future direction and business challenges to successfully adapting the appropriate strategies, structure and approach to cost-effectively support the evolving needs.
• Create a culture of compliance internally and externally where everyone abides by Takeda's Global Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• Activities may vary depending on the initiatives/priorities launched at GREFP level, where SPM involvement/support would be needed
• Missions/projects may be dependent from the category archetype (global, regional, local)

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Experience of in-depth strategic and operational procurement.
• Documented experience leading cost reduction and value improvement programs

Leadership

• Demonstrated success leading regional/global teams to achieve documented savings through various sourcing strategies.

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Able to make sound decisions after identification opportunities and issues and being able to make careful consideration of various courses of action towards resolution. Considers the short and long-term impact of those decisions in terms of risk to Takeda from a regulatory, legal, financial, and business acumen perspective.
• Influencing and motivational skills are needed for tactful and business smart communication with key internal- and external stakeholders.

Interaction

• The SPM regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders.

Innovation

• Being able and bring to Takeda innovation from Supplier Base and Benchmarks

Complexity

• Possesses inter-cultural competences and ability to work cross-functionally in a complex global organization.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Experience: 10+ years of relevant procurement experience
Essential qualifications:

• Good organizational skills and ability to deal with competing priorities
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation in English and local language)
• Creative thinker, curious and unafraid to ask questions
• Innovator, willing to initiate changes, introduce new ideas, and creatively problem solve
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Demonstrates flexibility in schedule and willingness to limited travel (required travel may be as 10%)
• This is a hybrid role with in-office expectations of at least 10+ days per month. A strong onsite presence is necessary, candidates must be locally based within a reasonable commute to Takeda's Cambridge, MA offices.

MORE ABOUT US
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
The 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. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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Locations
USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
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