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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 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.\nThe 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.\nACCOUNTABILITIES\nDefine and own multi-year global sourcing strategies aligned with category strategies, GPO frameworks, and business priorities\nDeliver and monitor the sourcing pipeline, savings, RFx cycle times, stakeholder satisfaction, and quality and performance KPIs\nDrive total cost of ownership and value levers across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG\nLead and develop a sourcing team of approximately 8-12 employees, providing coaching, feedback, performance management, and capability development\nTranslate category and business needs into effective sourcing strategies and constructively challenge demand where appropriate\nLead complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations, escalating strategic or high-risk matters appropriately\nImplement standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, workflows, governance, and performance management practices\nIdentify opportunities to use digital tools, automation, generative AI, and agentic AI to improve sourcing efficiency and experience\nPartner with Category Managers to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, supporting business continuity and patient supply security\nAlign with Central Finance on end-to-end execution, service delivery, handoffs, and process boundaries between Category Management, Sourcing, and Operational Procurement\nDrive continuous improvement, industry best-practice adoption, and a growth mindset across the team and sourcing organization\nREQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s degree in a relevant field; an MBA is an advantage\n10+ years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership or people management role\nProven experience leading sourcing teams and delivering cost and value targets in a complex global, matrix, or shared-services environment\nExperience across Indirect, R&D, Manufacturing, or Logistics categories; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or FMCG experience is preferred\nStrong knowledge of Source-to-Contract, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, risk management, and procurement transformation\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and develop sourcing strategies at different organizational levels\nExperience usingSAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing and P2P platforms; Wave pipeline management experience preferred\nStrong stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, communication, and presentation skills\nCollaborative and diplomatic leadership style, with the ability to operate effectively with limited day-to-day direction and ambiguity\nStrong attention to detail, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel\nExperience using generative or agentic AI to improve procurement processes\nFluent written and spoken English\nSome limited travel may be required.\nDIVERSITY & INCLUSION\nAt Takeda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.\nLocations\nLodz, PolandBase Salary Range:\nzł421,400.00 - zł579,480.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. 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