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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.\nJob Description\nThe TBS Global Sourcing Support Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for Takeda’s Global Sourcing Support function. The role leads the EUCAN-based team and develops the operating model, capabilities and roadmap needed to deliver consistent, efficient and compliant sourcing support across markets and categories.\nWorking closely with Global Procurement, Direct Procurement, selected IBU Procurement teams and business stakeholders, the role drives sourcing excellence, process standardization and digital enablement. It oversees key activities including eSourcing, Tactical Buying support and rebate reconciliation, while ensuring strong governance, measurable business value and alignment with Takeda’s values and patient-first commitment.\nKey responsibilities\nLead, develop and retain a high-performing Global Sourcing Support team; set clear objectives, roles, capabilities and ways of working.\nDefine and deliver the function’s operating model, strategy and roadmap, ensuring services are scalable, consistent and responsive to business needs.\nOversee end-to-end eSourcing support using tools such as SAP Ariba and Archlet, including RFx preparation, supplier engagement, competitive events, evaluation and award support.\nEstablish and govern the Tactical Buying support model for below-threshold procurement activities, ensuring efficient and compliant execution.\nOversee rebate reconciliation, supporting accurate and timely rebate recovery and identifying opportunities to improve financial outcomes and supplier performance.\nStandardize RFP processes, sourcing documentation and controls across Takeda, including actions that support audit remediation.\nLead cross-functional projects and process improvements, managing priorities, dependencies, budgets and timelines to deliver agreed outcomes.\nUse spend analytics, benchmarking, forecasting and market intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities, inform decisions and track value delivery.\nBuild effective relationships with senior stakeholders, Procurement teams, business partners, suppliers and external advisors; represent Global Sourcing Support in leadership reviews.\nPromote risk management, compliance, continuous improvement and digital enablement while fostering an inclusive, accountable and collaborative team culture.\nKey requirements\nSignificant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management, including experience leading teams.\nStrong knowledge of strategic sourcing and Source-to-Pay processes, including eSourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba and Archlet.\nExperience developing sourcing strategies, operating models and standardized processes in a global, matrixed organization.\nStrong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and change leadership skills.\nAbility to use spend data, market intelligence and supplier-risk insights to support decisions and identify opportunities.\nExperience managing complex, cross-functional projects and balancing commercial value, risk, compliance and business needs.\nFluent English.\nLocations\nLodz, PolandBase Salary Range:\nzł328,000.00 - zł451,000.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. 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