Sourcing Manager - Lab Supplies and Services

IND - 2028 Takeda Innovations India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking an experienced procurement leader to own sourcing for Lab Supplies and Services (R&D) in Bengaluru. You will drive end-to-end Source-to-Contract processes, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with Research, Lab Operations, and Finance to deliver value.

You will standardize templates, push digital automation, and manage supplier risk across a high-volume spend base, ensuring continuity of patient supply and alignment with global category strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, or shared services.
• Strong strategic sourcing with data-driven insights.
• Experience with SAP Ariba or eSourcing tools.
• Ability to manage senior cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken English; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own sourcing strategies for Lab Supplies and Services categories.
• Lead negotiations and contract finalization for sourcing events.
• Partner with Research, Lab Operations, EHS, and Finance.
• Standardize templates, playbooks, and workflows; drive automation.
• Manage supplier risk and continuity across the portfolio.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

SAP Ariba

AI / Gen AI

Category Management

Global Procurement

Contracting

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

OBJECTIVES:

Main focus on R&D categories, specifically Lab Supplies and Services. Drive end-to-end Source-to-Contract process for defined categories spend thresholds. Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with Global Category Manager direction and business needs. Identify and drive value levers (cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG); support Category Managers to drive value. Lead negotiations with suppliers, driving value and competitive advantage to Takeda. Accountability and ownership on relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, when managed by the value delivery team. Primary anchor category: Lab Supplies and Services (R&D) - reagents, consumables, chemicals, lab instruments, service contracts and lab support services. Drive standardisation, consolidation and catalogue enablement across a high-transaction, scientist-driven spend base.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Sourcing Strategy & Execution Develop and own sourcing strategies for Lab Supplies and Services categories aligned with business priorities and category strategies Identify and drive value levers (cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG) Prepare sourcing events and align with Central Finance on Rf(X) execution Maintain the project pipeline in Wave; drive continuous improvement against quality targets
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement Act as primary procurement interface for Research and Laboratory Operations, Lab Managers, EHS, R&D Finance and Operational Procurement in sourcing Challenge demand, specifications, and sourcing approaches constructively Socialize procurement best practices (preferred suppliers, SoW optimization, BuyEasy@Takeda etc.) Collaborate with business partners, Procurement CoE, Finance, and Takeda Business Solutions
• Supplier & Market Management Support supplier selection decisions, segmentation, and performance governance Support strategic supplier relationships and elevate risks to Sourcing Lead
• Standardization & Process Excellence Implement and enforce standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, and workflows Identify opportunities for automation with digital and AI for process optimization and simplification
• Supplier & Risk Management Deliver value through supplier relationships, governance, and performance management across the Lab Supplies and Services portfolio managed by the value delivery team Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and patient supply security Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies for applicable categories
• Negotiation & Contracting Lead negotiations and contract finalization for assigned sourcing events within defined thresholds Define negotiation strategies using should-cost models and benchmarks Ensure alignment with Category Manager, Legal, Finance, and risk frameworks
• Value Delivery & Governance Support delivery of savings targets and value realization (cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG) Contribute to supplier risk management and compliance Ensure alignment with Takeda procurement policies and governance standards Drive CI and performance management of KPI’s Interface to Operational Procurement (Procurement Solutions) Collaboration with operational buyers in Central Finance on execution and service delivery Ensure smooth handover of sourcing inputs and outputs for operational Rf(X) execution
• Category-Specific Expertise - Lab Supplies and Services (R&D) Lead sourcing for reagents, antibodies, chemicals, plasticware and consumables, plus lab instruments and multi-year service/maintenance contracts. Source lab support services including managed lab services, glass wash, gases, cryogenics, sample storage/biorepository and waste disposal. Drive catalogue, punch-out and preferred-supplier adoption to reduce tail spend and maverick buying across research sites. Challenge demand and specifications with scientists, driving standardisation where scientific equivalence allows. Negotiate instrument lifecycle economics: capital price, consumable lock-in, service coverage, uptime and trade-in/refresh terms.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education:

Bachelor degree in relevant field

Behavioral:

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: 10+ years in procurement, sourcing, or shared services. Experience with indirect categories are preferrable Technical skills: In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing with ability to leverage digital and AI improvements in ways of working Strong commercial acumen and negotiation experience; ability to define strategies using should-cost models and benchmarks for professional services and marketing spend Experience managing complex business stakeholders across Clinical Operations, Pharma Sciences, Finance, Legal, and Business Units Proficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools; experience with Wave pipeline management Category-specific technical expertise - Lab Supplies and Services (R&D): Experience managing high-volume, long-tail scientific spend with catalogue/punch-out and distributor consolidation strategies. Ability to analyse instrument-plus-consumable lifecycle economics and avoid vendor lock-in. Comfort partnering with scientific stakeholders to challenge specifications while protecting research outcomes. Experience working in a complex global environment preferred. Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management. Proven ability to manage senior, cross-functional stakeholders. 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 desk top applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced with using Generative / Agentic AI Languages: Fluent written and spoken English

Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.