Sourcing Manager Lodz, Poland Category: Finance

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The role develops and executes sourcing strategies aligned with Global Category Management and business priorities, identifies value opportunities across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG, and leads supplier negotiations to deliver sustainable value for Takeda.As part of Global Procurement, the Sourcing Manager acts as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, Procurement Centers of Excellence, Finance, Legal, and Takeda Business Solutions. The role owns sourcing initiatives within defined thresholds, manages supplier and stakeholder relationships, supports standardized ways of working, and flexes across categories as business needs require. ACCOUNTABILITIESDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories, aligned with category strategies and business prioritiesLead sourcing initiatives from demand intake through RFx execution, evaluation, negotiation, contract finalization, and handover to Operational ProcurementIdentify and apply value levers, including cost optimization, demand management, innovation, risk mitigation, and ESGPrepare sourcing events and coordinate with Central Finance on RFx execution and service deliveryMaintain the project pipeline in Wave and drive continuous improvement against quality, delivery, and performance targetsAct as the primary procurement interface for Marketing, Sales, HR, Facilities, and other indirect business stakeholdersConstructively challenge demand, specifications, scopes of work, and sourcing approaches to improve commercial and business outcomesPromote procurement best practices, including preferred suppliers, scope-of-work optimization, and BuyEasy@TakedaLead negotiations and contract finalization within defined thresholds, using should-cost models, market benchmarks, and commercial analysisSupport supplier selection, segmentation, performance governance, relationship management, and escalation of supplier risksIdentify and mitigate supply chain and supplier risks, including development of contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategiesImplement standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, workflows, and governance requirementsIdentify opportunities to use automation, digital tools, generative AI, and agentic AI to simplify and improve sourcing processesSupport savings targets, value realization, compliance, benefits tracking, and KPI performance managementEnsure effective handover of sourcing inputs, outcomes, supplier information, and contract requirements to Operational ProcurementREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or shared servicesStrong experience in Indirect categories, particularly Professional Services, HR, Facilities, Sales, or Marketing; life sciences experience is preferredDemonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives, negotiations, contracting, supplier management, and value deliveryIn-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing, commercial governance, supplier evaluation, risk management, and procurement complianceStrong commercial acumen and ability to develop negotiation strategies using should-cost models, benchmarks, and market insightsExperience managing complex, senior, and cross-functional stakeholders in a global, matrix, or shared-services environmentAbility to operate independently, manage ambiguity, influence decision-making, and collaborate effectively across functionsStrong communication, presentation, consulting, influencing, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools; experience with Wave pipeline management is preferredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and ExcelExperience using generative or agentic AI to improve business or procurement processesFluent written and spoken English; additional languages are an assetPREFERREDPostgraduate qualification, such as an MBA or MSc, and/or professional procurement certificationExperience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industriesExperience leading procurement transformation, standardization, digital enablement, or process improvement initiativesExperience managing complex supplier relationships and executive-level negotiationsSome limited travel may be required.DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONAt Takeda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.LocationsLodz, PolandBase Salary Range:zł267,400.00 - zł367,730.00The 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.For information about our benefits, please click here.Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time