Sourcing Associate

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Hybrid work

Healthcare insurance plans

Employee assistance program

Leaves: paternity and maternity

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Bengaluru is seeking a Sourcing Associate to manage RfX events and supplier negotiations for R&D categories. The role involves market research, spend analysis, and contract administration while aligning with Takeda's procurement policies.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid environment with exposure to data analysis, KPI reporting, and governance. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in procurement and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience with RFI/RFP/RFQ processes
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO/clinical research experience is an advantage
• Fluent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for R&D categories under guidance
• Support Source-to-Contract through market research and spend analysis
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to drive value and competitive advantage
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D and procurement

Skills

RfX processes

Supplier evaluation

Excel/Sheets

Communications skills

SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Job Description The Future Begins Here At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center.

We invite you to join our digital transformation journey.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

About the role:

The Sourcing Associate is responsible for sourcing goods and services for various R&D business processes within the organization. This role involves Sourcing Execution & RfX, Management Market & Supplier Research, Contract & Supplier Administration, Data Analysis & KPI Reporting, Value Delivery & Governance. This role supports Takeda's mission of delivering better health to people and a brighter future to the world.

How you will contribute:

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for defined R&D categories (e.g. CROs, Lab Services, Pharma Sciences) or spend thresholds under guidance of the Sourcing Lead.
• Support the Source-to-Contract process through market research, spend analysis, proposal evaluation, and contract administration.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, driving value and competitive advantage to Takeda.
• Will have a primary anchor position related to R&D but would be expected to flex and work in other categories as appropriate

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Sourcing Execution & RfX Management

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for R&D categories under Sourcing Lead guidance, adhering to Takeda procurement policies.
• Flexibility to work in other categories too
• Prepare sourcing documentation: scope of work, supplier questionnaires, evaluation criteria, and tender packages
• Manage supplier communication during sourcing events; coordinate Q&A and maintain event trackers in SAP Ariba
• Ensure all sourcing activities are documented accurately and completed within agreed timelines.

Market & Supplier Research

• Conduct supplier market research and maintain up-to-date supplier landscape knowledge across assigned R&D categories
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers; gather capability, compliance, and pricing information
• Gather pricing benchmarks and market intelligence to support category strategy and sourcing recommendations in SAP Ariba

Contract & Supplier Administration

• Support contract drafting, review coordination, and approval workflows per Takeda Legal and Compliance requirements
• Maintain contract records; monitor renewals, expirations, and performance milestones
• Support supplier onboarding, due diligence, and ethical sourcing compliance checks

Data Analysis & KPI Reporting

• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare structured, objective evaluation summaries for Sourcing Lead review
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities; feed findings into the category savings pipeline
• Support KPI monitoring to help the team track procurement's contribution; maintain data accuracy

Value Delivery & Governance

• Contribute to delivery of savings targets by identifying value opportunities within assigned R&D categories
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with Takeda procurement policies, SOPs, and governance standards
• Support preferred supplier utilization initiatives
• Interface to Operational Procurement (procurement solutions)
• Collaborate with operational buyers in Central Finance on execution and service delivery
• Ensure smooth handover of sourcing inputs and outputs for operational RfX execution

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in relevant field

Behavioural:

• As members of Global Procurement, you are expected to demonstrate ways of working that support our strategic ambition and shape how we create value for Takeda.
• You will contribute to a procurement function that:
  • Shapes strategy upstream through close business partnership
  • Deliver total enterprise value beyond savings
  • Takes ownership of spend and outcomes end to end
  • Uses curiosity, insights, and data to drive better decisions
• These principles define how we partner with the business, our suppliers, and each other.
• Role-specific examples of these behaviors are embedded throughout the objectives, accountability, and skills outlined in this job description.

Competencies and skills:

• Experience: 4+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably in a Lifesciences or R&D or clinical research environment.
• Exposure to RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and supplier evaluation preferred.
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO/clinical research experience is an advantage.
• Sourcing experience for R&D category.
• Technical skills: Understanding of Source-to-Contract processes, procurement guidelines, and supplier management principles
• Basic familiarity with R&D categories (CROs, Lab Services, Pharma Sciences)
• Proficiency with eSourcing tools (SAP Ariba preferred) and strong data skills in Excel / Google Sheets
• Ability to analyze supplier proposals and prepare structured evaluation summaries and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for digital and AI improvements in procurement ways of working
• Collaborative and diplomatic, with demonstrated track record of operating successfully with limited day-to-day direction and ambiguity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills both oral and written.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft desktop applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced with using Generative / Agentic AI Languages.
• Fluent written and spoken English

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
• Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
• Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Broad Variety of learning platforms
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
• Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
• Employee Referral Program
• Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day. As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Locations IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.