Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Procurement Lead - Marketing
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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SCOPEThe Procurement Lead provides global and regional category leadership and owns the development of the Category Strategy on a global basis to support key business and GREFP objectives.
The Procurement Lead is strategic in nature and will focus on complex
spend categories with significant business impact
.
The Procurement Lead will embed the Category Strategy through effective management and engagement (Category Councils, if needed), of both internal and external stakeholders
.
The Procurement Lead is also accountable for the overall delivery of savings targets as agreed with Finance and executive level business stakeholders
to
include.The Procurement Lead
heads
the
strategy
development,
implementation,
and
provides direction to those that will
execute
the
formalized Category
Strategy
.
T
he Procurement Lead
is
responsible for
lead
ing
the
Procurement Category Team
.
This team
is
comprise
d
of both Global and Regional Category Managers
who are collectively
responsible
for the strategic management
of
spend
within the category and translation of those strategies into
procurement excellence
activities
.
As such, the Procurement Lead
has
accountability
for procurement activities in the category from strategy
-
definition to
the purchase order
.
Through application of Category
Strategy &
Management tools, systems, and techniques, the Procurement Lead will deliver measurable business value (operational and financial)
.
In addition
,
they will take personal ownership of large/and or complex supplier arrangements and provide subject matter
expertise
to their team for other supply and commercial agreements.The
Procurement Lead
role is
also
responsible for partnering with
executive
level
stakeholders
, ensuring their alignment with key strategic procurement
initiatives,
managing,
and enhancing procurement’s
relationship with
each of
the in
-
scope
function
s
.
The Procurement Lead should
seek
to
optimize
procurement
’
s
value delivery, minimize
risk,
and
promote innovation by providing relevant market insights and category
expertise
.The role will
be accountable for
the
strategic development of the
Category
St
rateg
ies
in partnership with the Category Managers, ensuring that the team is successful
in
delivering against
i
ts
savings targets
,
GREFP goals
and KPIs.
This can include
ESG (Environmental, S
ocial
, and
Governance) initiatives such as supplier diversity and
Scope 3 EHG emissions.This role will
fully embrace and adopt the Takeda Leadership Behaviors,
the Procurement Lead will foster an environment that enables all colleagues
to fulfill their purpose and achieve Takeda’s vision while confidently
living our values every day
(Integrity, Fairness, Honestly and Perseverance).Financial:Est. annual revenue range of accountability*:~
$
1BEst. annual budget of
responsibility:4-6
Oku YenLeadership/People:No. of direct reports:
7
No. of indirect reports:
7Geographic Scope
:Global:
YesRegional:
YesCountry:
Global role with regional oversight (US region)*
if
applicableRESPONSIBILITIESBusiness partneringEstablish and
maintain
excellent collaborative relationships with
key business
stakeholders
, including executive leadership,
within the US Region
and
other regions (where applicable)
to ensure that regional and global business goals and
objectives
are
met
Work to
socialize
p
rocurement
and category management
best practice
s
within the business
(
i.e.
increased
utilization
of preferred suppliers,
SoW optimization and the use of
BuyEasy@Takeda
etc.
)
Champion
p
rocurement policy and wider GREFP initiatives, articulating their importance, value and reasoning as
required
(
for example,
W
ays of
W
orking,
S
ustainability,
S
upplier
D
iversity
,
etc.)
Collaborate and
p
rovide
strategic guidance to the
business
regarding
annual planning,
budgeting,
and forecasting
cycle.
Al
ign input
s
from business planning and budgeting
with
the
p
rocurement
annual
plan
Respectfully challenge key category stakeholders
, including executive leade
rship,
based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business
decisions
as part of the business decision making process
Develop strong working relationships with
the wider Takeda business (including supporting functions such as Legal Operations, Takeda Business Solutions
etc.) to ensure alignment on key topics relevant to the
P
rocurement
function
Category strategy development and category managementLead the development
and implementation of
the Category
s
trategy
at both the category and sub
-
category levels
with support of the Category Managers
in alignment
with organizational
objectives
, market dynamics and
internal stakeholder
needs
Manage strategic
initiatives
across the
C
ategor
y
(
i.e.
Category Councils
, engagement guidelines
,
cash flow initiatives
,
risk management,
etc.
)
ensuring alignment between category activities and
both regional
/
global
requirements
Successfully c
reate and execute Procurement annual plan (global/regional as
required
) using both external and internal market
intelligence
Collaborate with global and regional Procurement teams
, Takeda Business Services
, Legal
and
other functions to help implement the most effective category strategies including buying channels
and negotiation
strategies
Champion
GREFP values and initiatives including
supplier diversity and sustainability
across
procurement
, supporting functions
and the wider Takeda
business
Support Category
M
anagers with the
effective
c
ommunicat
ion
of
category strategies, performance metrics (KPIs) and initiatives to internal stakeholders and
senior
management
Ensure oversight of the internal category management processes to enable
timely
escalation and resolution of category specific
issues
Procurement ExcellenceSponsor the development of a frictionless, rapid, and effective day-to-day buying experience within the category
taking into account
business needs and feedback.
Ensure the translation of the relevant category strategy(s) into day-to-day buying activity through the development and maintenance of best practice buying channels, procurement content (pricing, terms, service catalogues, buying guides etc)
Accountable for the realization of savings on each day-to-day buy through the effective application of rates,
appropriate demand
management techniques, and where applicable negotiation with suppliers.
Oversee discussions between category leadership, Global Procurement Centre of Excellence, Takeda Business Services (TBS), Legal Operations, Finance,
IT
and other relevant stakeholders to drive process and systems improvements that create a better day to day buying experience for stakeholders and improves value realization by Takeda.
Provide regular feedback to those conducting operational buying to drive continuous improvement.
People managementClearly
demonstrate
,
actively
coach
and encourage
the
team to adopt and embrace the
Takeda Leadership
B
ehaviors
(Think Strategic
ally,
Inspire
others, Deliver Priorities, Elevate Capabilities
)
Coach Category Managers to deliver contract negotiations on behalf of Takeda to secure favorable terms,
pricing
and statements of work, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Establish
and communicate
clear roles and responsibilities
to
the category team and
key business stakeholders and
functions
Drive
performance excellence by setting clear expectations
and
providing
constructive
feedback
Lead, coach and mentor
to enhance the team’s
skills and capabilities
both in the Procurement team and other
functions
Conduct individual performance management process
es
for all direct reports and
additional
key partners (as
required
, 360 feedback reviews
)
Engage in regular quality conversations with all direct reports and
additional
key partners (
as
required
)
Support and champion the creation and execution of development plans for all direct
r
e
ports
Develop a succession plan for the team
that
support
s
career development and ensure a pipeline of talent
is
available
Foster a
climate that
inspires
,
enables,
encourages open dialogue,
feedback
and diverse
opinions
P
romo
te
collaboration, trust and
respect among team members
and
the wider Takeda
business
Guide and support the team through
periods of
change
Ensure
compliance with Takeda training requirements
(
all team members
)
Identify
budget needs to support the annual operating activities of the category team (travel, training, team meetings, etc) and ensure this is provided as part of the annual budgeting cycle to the
appropriate GREFP
Leadership member.
CAPABILITIESStrategic thinking
(with the a
bility to multi-task
,
think critically
and prioritize
)
Ability to inspire
others
Ability to deliver priorities
consistently
Elevate
capabilities (self
,
team members
and other key business partners
)
A
bility to build high-performance
teams
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation ability
Superior customer service and relationship-building skills
Category strategy creation and execution
Operational buying experience and deep knowledge of good buying practices
Stakeholder engagement
and strong business partnering
expertise
Strategic planning and budgeting support
Change
management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Market and supplier knowledge
Punctuality, accuracy, and the ability to meet
deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency
with Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
EXPERIENCEBA or BS
required
, MBA or
Master’s
Degree
with Supply Chain/Procurement emphasis preferred
Minimum of 15 years of People Management experience, preferably in a complex, global environment
1
5
plus
years in-depth strategic and operational procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing methodologies
Minimum of
1
5
years working in biotech/pharma industry, or other highly regulated industries, with progressive leadership of procurement
Possess in-depth knowledge of Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management
Experience working in a complex global
environment
Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management including senior
/executive
level
s
Strong and proven
business partnering,
negotiation, leadership, communication and change management
skills
Direct experience in managing category management and development of category
strategies
Direct experience of executing and leading operational buying activities
Proven Financial and Business Acumen
Change management and process improvement skills with direct experience in delivering business process change
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSome business travel may be
requi
red
Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is
an important factor
as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to
equitable
pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.For Location:Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:$205,100.00 - $322,300.00
The 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.
The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with
state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.U.S. based
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
U.S.
based employees
may be
eligible to
participate
in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and
well-being
benefits, among others. U.S.
based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to
80 hours
of sick time, and new hires are eligible to
accrue
up to
120 hours of paid vacation.EEO StatementTakeda 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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time#J-18808-Ljbffr
the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with
Takeda’s
Privacy Notice
and
Terms of Use .
I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application
is
true to the best of my knowledge.Job Description
SCOPEThe Procurement Lead provides global and regional category leadership and owns the development of the Category Strategy on a global basis to support key business and GREFP objectives.
The Procurement Lead is strategic in nature and will focus on complex
spend categories with significant business impact
.
The Procurement Lead will embed the Category Strategy through effective management and engagement (Category Councils, if needed), of both internal and external stakeholders
.
The Procurement Lead is also accountable for the overall delivery of savings targets as agreed with Finance and executive level business stakeholders
to
include.The Procurement Lead
heads
the
strategy
development,
implementation,
and
provides direction to those that will
execute
the
formalized Category
Strategy
.
T
he Procurement Lead
is
responsible for
lead
ing
the
Procurement Category Team
.
This team
is
comprise
d
of both Global and Regional Category Managers
who are collectively
responsible
for the strategic management
of
spend
within the category and translation of those strategies into
procurement excellence
activities
.
As such, the Procurement Lead
has
accountability
for procurement activities in the category from strategy
-
definition to
the purchase order
.
Through application of Category
Strategy &
Management tools, systems, and techniques, the Procurement Lead will deliver measurable business value (operational and financial)
.
In addition
,
they will take personal ownership of large/and or complex supplier arrangements and provide subject matter
expertise
to their team for other supply and commercial agreements.The
Procurement Lead
role is
also
responsible for partnering with
executive
level
stakeholders
, ensuring their alignment with key strategic procurement
initiatives,
managing,
and enhancing procurement’s
relationship with
each of
the in
-
scope
function
s
.
The Procurement Lead should
seek
to
optimize
procurement
’
s
value delivery, minimize
risk,
and
promote innovation by providing relevant market insights and category
expertise
.The role will
be accountable for
the
strategic development of the
Category
St
rateg
ies
in partnership with the Category Managers, ensuring that the team is successful
in
delivering against
i
ts
savings targets
,
GREFP goals
and KPIs.
This can include
ESG (Environmental, S
ocial
, and
Governance) initiatives such as supplier diversity and
Scope 3 EHG emissions.This role will
fully embrace and adopt the Takeda Leadership Behaviors,
the Procurement Lead will foster an environment that enables all colleagues
to fulfill their purpose and achieve Takeda’s vision while confidently
living our values every day
(Integrity, Fairness, Honestly and Perseverance).Financial:Est. annual revenue range of accountability*:~
$
1BEst. annual budget of
responsibility:4-6
Oku YenLeadership/People:No. of direct reports:
7
No. of indirect reports:
7Geographic Scope
:Global:
YesRegional:
YesCountry:
Global role with regional oversight (US region)*
if
applicableRESPONSIBILITIESBusiness partneringEstablish and
maintain
excellent collaborative relationships with
key business
stakeholders
, including executive leadership,
within the US Region
and
other regions (where applicable)
to ensure that regional and global business goals and
objectives
are
met
Work to
socialize
p
rocurement
and category management
best practice
s
within the business
(
i.e.
increased
utilization
of preferred suppliers,
SoW optimization and the use of
BuyEasy@Takeda
etc.
)
Champion
p
rocurement policy and wider GREFP initiatives, articulating their importance, value and reasoning as
required
(
for example,
W
ays of
W
orking,
S
ustainability,
S
upplier
D
iversity
,
etc.)
Collaborate and
p
rovide
strategic guidance to the
business
regarding
annual planning,
budgeting,
and forecasting
cycle.
Al
ign input
s
from business planning and budgeting
with
the
p
rocurement
annual
plan
Respectfully challenge key category stakeholders
, including executive leade
rship,
based on Patient-Trust-Reputation-Business
decisions
as part of the business decision making process
Develop strong working relationships with
the wider Takeda business (including supporting functions such as Legal Operations, Takeda Business Solutions
etc.) to ensure alignment on key topics relevant to the
P
rocurement
function
Category strategy development and category managementLead the development
and implementation of
the Category
s
trategy
at both the category and sub
-
category levels
with support of the Category Managers
in alignment
with organizational
objectives
, market dynamics and
internal stakeholder
needs
Manage strategic
initiatives
across the
C
ategor
y
(
i.e.
Category Councils
, engagement guidelines
,
cash flow initiatives
,
risk management,
etc.
)
ensuring alignment between category activities and
both regional
/
global
requirements
Successfully c
reate and execute Procurement annual plan (global/regional as
required
) using both external and internal market
intelligence
Collaborate with global and regional Procurement teams
, Takeda Business Services
, Legal
and
other functions to help implement the most effective category strategies including buying channels
and negotiation
strategies
Champion
GREFP values and initiatives including
supplier diversity and sustainability
across
procurement
, supporting functions
and the wider Takeda
business
Support Category
M
anagers with the
effective
c
ommunicat
ion
of
category strategies, performance metrics (KPIs) and initiatives to internal stakeholders and
senior
management
Ensure oversight of the internal category management processes to enable
timely
escalation and resolution of category specific
issues
Procurement ExcellenceSponsor the development of a frictionless, rapid, and effective day-to-day buying experience within the category
taking into account
business needs and feedback.
Ensure the translation of the relevant category strategy(s) into day-to-day buying activity through the development and maintenance of best practice buying channels, procurement content (pricing, terms, service catalogues, buying guides etc)
Accountable for the realization of savings on each day-to-day buy through the effective application of rates,
appropriate demand
management techniques, and where applicable negotiation with suppliers.
Oversee discussions between category leadership, Global Procurement Centre of Excellence, Takeda Business Services (TBS), Legal Operations, Finance,
IT
and other relevant stakeholders to drive process and systems improvements that create a better day to day buying experience for stakeholders and improves value realization by Takeda.
Provide regular feedback to those conducting operational buying to drive continuous improvement.
People managementClearly
demonstrate
,
actively
coach
and encourage
the
team to adopt and embrace the
Takeda Leadership
B
ehaviors
(Think Strategic
ally,
Inspire
others, Deliver Priorities, Elevate Capabilities
)
Coach Category Managers to deliver contract negotiations on behalf of Takeda to secure favorable terms,
pricing
and statements of work, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Establish
and communicate
clear roles and responsibilities
to
the category team and
key business stakeholders and
functions
Drive
performance excellence by setting clear expectations
and
providing
constructive
feedback
Lead, coach and mentor
to enhance the team’s
skills and capabilities
both in the Procurement team and other
functions
Conduct individual performance management process
es
for all direct reports and
additional
key partners (as
required
, 360 feedback reviews
)
Engage in regular quality conversations with all direct reports and
additional
key partners (
as
required
)
Support and champion the creation and execution of development plans for all direct
r
e
ports
Develop a succession plan for the team
that
support
s
career development and ensure a pipeline of talent
is
available
Foster a
climate that
inspires
,
enables,
encourages open dialogue,
feedback
and diverse
opinions
P
romo
te
collaboration, trust and
respect among team members
and
the wider Takeda
business
Guide and support the team through
periods of
change
Ensure
compliance with Takeda training requirements
(
all team members
)
Identify
budget needs to support the annual operating activities of the category team (travel, training, team meetings, etc) and ensure this is provided as part of the annual budgeting cycle to the
appropriate GREFP
Leadership member.
CAPABILITIESStrategic thinking
(with the a
bility to multi-task
,
think critically
and prioritize
)
Ability to inspire
others
Ability to deliver priorities
consistently
Elevate
capabilities (self
,
team members
and other key business partners
)
A
bility to build high-performance
teams
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation ability
Superior customer service and relationship-building skills
Category strategy creation and execution
Operational buying experience and deep knowledge of good buying practices
Stakeholder engagement
and strong business partnering
expertise
Strategic planning and budgeting support
Change
management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Market and supplier knowledge
Punctuality, accuracy, and the ability to meet
deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Proficiency
with Microsoft Office Suite, etc.
EXPERIENCEBA or BS
required
, MBA or
Master’s
Degree
with Supply Chain/Procurement emphasis preferred
Minimum of 15 years of People Management experience, preferably in a complex, global environment
1
5
plus
years in-depth strategic and operational procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing methodologies
Minimum of
1
5
years working in biotech/pharma industry, or other highly regulated industries, with progressive leadership of procurement
Possess in-depth knowledge of Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management
Experience working in a complex global
environment
Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management including senior
/executive
level
s
Strong and proven
business partnering,
negotiation, leadership, communication and change management
skills
Direct experience in managing category management and development of category
strategies
Direct experience of executing and leading operational buying activities
Proven Financial and Business Acumen
Change management and process improvement skills with direct experience in delivering business process change
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSome business travel may be
requi
red
Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is
an important factor
as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to
equitable
pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.For Location:Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:$205,100.00 - $322,300.00
The 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.
The actual base salary offered will be
in accordance with
state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.U.S. based
e
mployee
s
may be eligible for
s
hort
-
t
erm and/
or
l
ong-
t
erm
incentive
s
.
U.S.
based employees
may be
eligible to
participate
in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and
well-being
benefits, among others. U.S.
based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to
80 hours
of sick time, and new hires are eligible to
accrue
up to
120 hours of paid vacation.EEO StatementTakeda 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
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time#J-18808-Ljbffr