Engineering Sourcing Director for Capital Projects

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 328,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lodz, Poland, is seeking a Sourcing Manager - Engineering (Associate Director) to shape sourcing strategy across engineering services, capital projects, construction, and commissioning activities.

You will lead negotiations, align with project teams, and apply total cost of ownership methods to optimize investments. The role requires 7+ years in procurement, deep engineering cost knowledge, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating agreements for capital projects, engineering and design services, EPC/EPCM providers, construction contractors, commissioning services, and facility build-out activities.
• Knowledge of total cost of ownership methodologies, lifecycle cost analysis, and engineering cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for engineering, construction, capital project, and technical service categories aligned with business priorities.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract awards for engineering services, EPC/EPCM providers, construction contractors, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with engineering, project management, finance, and safety stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with project, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Apply total cost of ownership and lifecycle cost analysis to support investment decisions across design, construction, operation, and maintenance phases.
• Manage supplier performance and governance against cost, schedule, quality, safety, and project delivery objectives.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and supply risks through supplier evaluation, contingency planning, and contract management.
• Drive value creation initiatives through cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, and demand management opportunities.
• Promote sourcing excellence through standardized procurement practices and the use of digital and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

stakeholder management

negotiation

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office

Generative AI tools

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lodz, Poland, is seeking a Sourcing Manager - Engineering (Associate Director) to shape sourcing strategy across engineering services, capital projects, construction, and commissioning activities.

You will lead negotiations, align with project teams, and apply total cost of ownership methods to optimize investments. The role requires 7+ years in procurement, deep engineering cost knowledge, and fluency in English.