Global External Manufacturing Strategy Lead

CHE - 8036 Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG; Glattbrugg; Vor Ort; CHF 213.000 - 292.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland is seeking a Global Category Lead for External Manufacturing. The role reports to the Head of Direct Procurement and shapes the global contract manufacturing network, balancing large molecule, small molecule, plasma, sterile fill-finish, and packaging suppliers with cost, risk, quality, and sustainability objectives.

The position leads category management teams, governs supplier relationships and contracts, and collaborates with GSQ,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA advantageous.
• 10+ years experience in procurement, category management, supply chain, or related commercial functions within complex global organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with a track record of delivering value through cost optimization, risk management, and sustainability.
• Subject-matter expertise in Contract manufacturing and global supplier market, regulatory and GMP landscape.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute category strategies that align external spend with enterprise objectives.
• Shape demand and requirements by challenging specifications and sourcing approaches.
• Lead programs and category value plans to deliver cost, productivity, and risk management objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver End-2-End category strategies.
• Own strategic supplier relationships and performance management to drive value delivery.
• Ensure contracting frameworks support business objectives, regulatory requirements, and supply continuity.
• Synthesize market intelligence to influence strategic decisions and stakeholder alignment.

Kenntnisse

Contract manufacturing

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

GxP compliance

Biotech/pharma industry

Digital technologies

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

MBA advantageous

Jobbeschreibung

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG in Zurich, Switzerland is seeking a Global Category Lead for External Manufacturing. The role reports to the Head of Direct Procurement and shapes the global contract manufacturing network, balancing large molecule, small molecule, plasma, sterile fill-finish, and packaging suppliers with cost, risk, quality, and sustainability objectives.

The position leads category management teams, governs supplier relationships and contracts, and collaborates with GSQ,