Global Sourcing Strategy Lead

6999 Takeda SCE; Poland; On-site; PLN 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel may be required

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Poland to lead global sourcing initiatives from discovery through award. You will partner with Procurement Category Management and key stakeholders to design strategies, run competitive tenders, and optimize supplier engagement across regions.

The role requires advanced analytics, experience with eSourcing platforms (SAP Ariba Sourcing, Archlet), and a track record of delivering compliant, value-driven sourcing results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within a global organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex global or regional sourcing initiatives, including contracting, eSourcing, tactical sourcing, and strategic sourcing.
• Hands-on experience with eSourcing and e-auction platforms, preferably SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics, dashboards, eSourcing tools, and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to Procurement Category Management and key Takeda stakeholders, ensuring alignment throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Lead complex, global, and multi-region sourcing initiatives from intake through award and transition.
• Define sourcing strategy, project scope, success metrics, timelines, governance, and delivery plans.
• Lead and oversee competitive tenders, including RFx events and e-auctions, using eSourcing systems such as SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet.
• Analyze supplier offers, market benchmarks, commercial data, risks, and performance factors to develop executive-ready recommendations.
• Own benefits tracking for assigned initiatives, contributing to savings pipeline development, validation, delivery, and sustained value realization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP Ariba Sourcing

Archlet

Contract management systems

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Poland to lead global sourcing initiatives from discovery through award. You will partner with Procurement Category Management and key stakeholders to design strategies, run competitive tenders, and optimize supplier engagement across regions.

The role requires advanced analytics, experience with eSourcing platforms (SAP Ariba Sourcing, Archlet), and a track record of delivering compliant, value-driven sourcing results.