OBJECTIVES: The Sourcing Manager supports Global Category Managers in developing and implementing procurement strategies. This role involves aggregating business needs, managing demand, advising stakeholders on procurement strategy, and influencing decision-making across spend categories. The Sourcing Manager assists in engaging with Global Category Management teams and contributes to overall procurement value delivery. They support relationships with business partners, assist in supplier selection and negotiation processes, and ensure alignment with business objectives while optimizing costs. Key responsibilities include understanding stakeholder priorities, providing expertise in procurement practices, and supporting the execution of Category Management projects. The Sourcing Manager also helps implement new processes and technologies and identifies continuous improvement activities. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assist in providing measurable business value through rigorous tools, processes, and techniques. Monitor progress of requests and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and quality standards. Support functional and cross-functional committees or initiatives for Procurement. Assist in providing leadership on contracting trends and ensure category strategy adherence. Offer a point of escalation for Procurement matters. Support the development and implementation of category strategies and collaborate with supplier management. Foster strategic business relationships with external suppliers. Manage metrics and industry trends, presenting data to senior management. Develop and monitor KPIs, support value contribution targets, and achieve cost avoidance/savings targets. Act as a role model for Takeda values and represent Takeda at internal and external meetings. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Education: Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred. Experience: 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience in R&D and direct materials category. Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and/or Biotech experience preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Experience with eSourcing tools (Ariba) and Category Management techniques. Proven success in multi-functional project support roles. Demonstrated ability to lead teams with diplomacy. Demonstrated negotiation skills and thorough knowledge of global contracting practices. Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills. Excellent teamwork and influencing abilities. Superior written, oral, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to represent the company at external meetings. Cross-cultural understanding and ability to manage internal client relationships. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Office environment. Hybrid model. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel within region or internationally up to 15% of time. 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. For Location: USA - MA - Cambridge U.S. Base Salary Range: 108,500.00 - 170,500.00 EEO Statement: Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations USA - MA - Cambridge Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt: Yes J-18808-Ljbffr