Global Sourcing Specialist — RFx & eAuction Expert

POL - 6999 Takeda SCE; Łódź; On-site; PLN 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Lodz, Poland to drive category strategy execution and end-to-end sourcing events using eSourcing platforms like SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet. You will coordinate supplier onboarding, support negotiations, and deliver data-driven savings opportunities within set SLAs.

Your work involves close collaboration with Category Management and Global Procurement, applying strong analytical skills, Excel/Power BI proficiency, and effective stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of operational procurement experience in contracting, eSourcing, spot-buying, tactical sourcing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFx events and managing global or regional tenders end-to-end.
• Hands-on experience with eSourcing systems, preferably SAP Ariba Sourcing, including e-auctions; knowledge of Archlet or similar tools is an advantage.
• Proven knowledge of procurement, contracting processes, contract development, supplier relationship management, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including cost modeling, price analysis, bid comparison, and spend analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI; experience with automation tools such as UiPath or Power Automate is an advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation, consulting, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• English language at a business level of fluency; additional language is an asset.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective sourcing events and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Preferred: Experience in an offshore or shared services environment is an advantage.
• Procurement-related certification, such as CIPS, CPSM, or APICS, is desirable.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, entrepreneurial, innovative, and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Some limited travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Takeda teams, particularly Category Management and Global Procurement Plan, organize, and manage sourcing projects, defining clear scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables
• Execute sourcing projects in line with category strategies, Takeda policies, operating procedures, and preferred supplier agreements
• Prepare, configure, administer, and run competitive tenders, including RFx events and e-auctions, using eSourcing systems such as SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet
• Enable and onboard invited suppliers for online sourcing events, supporting them throughout the process up to award
• Monitor sourcing execution and support negotiations under the guidance of the Category team, acting as an escalation point where required
• Analyze spend, supply markets, competitors, supplier proposals, and pricing to provide fact-based recommendations to Category and Strategic Sourcing teams
• Prepare price and proposal comparisons and recommendations within agreed service-level agreements
• Maintain effective information flow with the Category team and identify opportunities to aggregate demand and generate additional value
• Contribute to the identification and delivery of savings opportunities, including defined hub-related metrics and KPIs
• Identify sourcing risks and issues, recommend mitigations, and elevate matters appropriately
• Participate in initiatives related to the deployment, enhancement, and continuous improvement of procurement systems and tools

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Independent worker

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba Sourcing

Archlet

Excel

Power BI

UiPath

Power Automate

eSourcing systems

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Lodz, Poland to drive category strategy execution and end-to-end sourcing events using eSourcing platforms like SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet. You will coordinate supplier onboarding, support negotiations, and deliver data-driven savings opportunities within set SLAs.

Your work involves close collaboration with Category Management and Global Procurement, applying strong analytical skills, Excel/Power BI proficiency, and effective stakeholder