Senior Sourcing Specialist Lodz, Poland Category: Finance

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The role leads competitive tenders and e-auctions in Takeda’s eSourcing systems, manages strategic supplier engagement, provides market and category insights, and drives compliant, standardized, and value-focused sourcing execution across regions.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Serve as a strategic partner to Procurement Category Management and key Takeda stakeholders, ensuring alignment throughout the sourcing lifecycleLead complex, global, and multi-region sourcing initiatives from intake through award and transitionDefine sourcing strategy, project scope, success metrics, timelines, governance, and delivery plansEnsure sourcing activities align with category strategies, Takeda policies, operating procedures, preferred supplier agreements, and compliance requirementsLead and oversee competitive tenders, including RFx events and e-auctions, using eSourcing systems such as SAP Ariba Sourcing and ArchletDefine event design, award scenarios, supplier enablement activities, and delivery plans, ensuring execution within agreed timelines and service levelsProvide senior oversight of sourcing execution and negotiation support, acting as the escalation point for commercial, contractual, and process-related issuesAnalyze supplier offers, market benchmarks, commercial data, risks, and performance factors to develop executive-ready recommendations and decision scenariosManage strategic supplier relationships throughout the sourcing process, including senior-level engagement, escalations, and contract alignmentOwn benefits tracking for assigned initiatives, contributing to savings pipeline development, validation, delivery, and sustained value realizationIdentify and manage sourcing risks and constraints, developing mitigation and contingency plans to optimize cost, risk, quality, compliance, and continuity of supplyStandardize sourcing ways of working, including templates, playbooks, governance, reporting, and training across Takeda Business Solutions hubsMentor and coach colleagues, review sourcing outputs, and drive consistent, high-quality, and compliant executionLead digital, process improvement, and innovation initiatives to improve cycle time, service quality, transparency, and stakeholder experienceREQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a global organizationDemonstrated experience leading complex global or regional sourcing initiatives, including contracting, eSourcing, tactical sourcing, and strategic sourcingHands-on experience with eSourcing and e-auction platforms, preferably SAP Ariba Sourcing and ArchletStrong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting, commercial governance, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and risk managementAdvanced analytical capabilities, including spend analytics, should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership, competitive benchmarking, scenario modeling, and bid comparisonStrong knowledge of Takeda Source-to-Pay policies, procurement controls, compliance requirements, contract lifecycle management, and digital procurement toolsDemonstrated experience supporting or leading contract negotiation and contract development processesAdvanced proficiency in analytics, dashboards, eSourcing tools, and contract management systemsStrong stakeholder management, communication, presentation, consulting, influencing, and executive-level business partnering skillsProven ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing strategies, sourcing events, and executive-ready recommendationsExperience operating within offshore, shared services, matrix, and multi-time-zone environmentsExperience partnering with Legal, Finance, Risk and Compliance, Global Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to mentor and coach colleagues and lead initiatives through influenceEnglish language on business level of fluency, additional language is an assetDemonstrated problem-solving, entrepreneurial, innovation, and continuous-improvement mindsetPreferred: Postgraduate qualification, such as an MBA or MSc, and/or professional procurement certification, such as CIPS, CPSM, or ISMExperience in regulated or R&D-focused industries, particularly pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciencesExperience leading procurement transformation, standardization, playbook development, digital enablement, or process improvement initiativesExperience managing complex executive-level supplier relationships and negotiationsSome limited travel may be requiredDiversity & InclusionAt Takeda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.LocationsLodz, PolandBase Salary Range:zł117,600.00 - zł161,700.00The 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