GCM Transition Lead, Procurement

Takeda; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 328,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda in Lodz, Poland, is seeking a Transition Functional Lead, Procurement to own end-to-end transition waves. You will ensure scope, timelines, and readiness, and act as the liaison between business teams and GCM delivery teams in a hybrid work setup.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in operations or large-scale transformation, strong leadership, and fluent English. The role emphasizes continuity of critical operations and successful stabilization post go-live.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in business operations, leadership, or large-scale transformations.
• Strong ability to lead end-to-end transition waves and manage timelines.
• Knowledge of stage-gate criteria, readiness assessments and governance.
• Solid financial judgment and experience with cost and value realisation.
• Experience in Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D or Finance is a plus.
• Fluent English and strong cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate transition scope with business teams.
• Lead end-to-end transition waves, from planning to stabilization.
• Coordinate risk, dependencies, and constraints with GCM teams.
• Ensure functional readiness, knowledge transfer, and sign-offs.
• Oversee go-live and stabilization to meet service levels.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Coordination

Delivery focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

About the role:

The Transition Functional Lead, Procurement is accountable for end-to-end delivery of transition waves within the assigned functional scope. You will ensure that scope, timelines, stage-gate criteria, and execution commitments are met. You will act as the main link between business teams and GCM delivery teams, owning functional readiness from design validation through stabilization, aligning business requirements with GCM execution standards, and helping maintain continuity of critical operations throughout the transition.

How you will contribute:

• Work closely with the assigned BU/BF business teams to define and validate transition and transformation scope, build impact assessments, and create clarity on key responsibilities and actions


• Validate and provide functional input into the transition approach and wave sequencing for the assigned BU/BF


• Participate in design validation to confirm that the proposed GCM operating model and service design meet functional business needs


• Identify and elevate BU/BF-specific risks, dependencies, and constraints to the GCM Transition Lead


• Own end-to-end delivery of the assigned transition wave, making sure scope, timelines, and commitments are met


• Drive execution across transition planning, knowledge transfer, ramp-up, go-live, and stabilization phases


• Represent BU/BF and help ensure continuity of critical business operations during transition


• Own functional readiness and acceptance for the transition wave


• Ensure the availability of subject matter experts and timely completion of knowledge transfer activities, documentation, and sign-offs


• Confirm operational readiness across people, process, technology, and controls before ramp-up and go-live


• Act as the primary point of coordination between business teams and GCM delivery teams


• Support stage-gate reviews and provide inputs for the go or no-go decision


• Oversee stabilization and hypercare activities to help ensure service performance meets agreed service levels and key performance indicators


• Support the handover into steady-state operations

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 8 or more years of experience in business operations, functional leadership, shared services, or large-scale transformation programs within global organizations


• Proven experience leading end-to-end transition waves or major operational change initiatives, including transition planning, knowledge transfer, ramp-up, go-live, and stabilization phases


• Strong understanding of transition methods and frameworks, including transition planning, knowledge transfer, ramp-up, go-live, and stabilization phases


• Ability to apply stage-gate criteria, readiness assessments, and governance requirements at wave level


• Solid financial and commercial judgment, with the ability to manage transition costs, assumptions, and value realization


• Experience or working knowledge of Commercial, Supply Chain, Research and Development, or Finance functions is preferred, depending on the assigned group


• Strong coordination skills in highly matrixed, global organizations


• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive execution in complex, time-sensitive transitions


• Results-focused approach with strong attention to delivery commitments and accountability


• Bachelor’s degree required


• Fluent in English

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as \"hybrid\" following Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł328,000.00 - zł451,000.00

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.

For information about our benefits, please click here.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time