Procurement Category Associate — Logistics & Value Delivery

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 267,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lodz, Poland is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to support category strategy and execution within Manufacturing & Logistics Procurement.

You will analyze spend, lead supplier assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value, cost optimization, and responsible sourcing. The role focuses on market intelligence, data-driven decisions, and delivering procurement initiatives across multiple value levers including cost, risk, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or related academic background preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or related field.
• Experience with supplier evaluations, contract administration, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute and/or lead development and execution of category strategies through market research, spend analysis, and supplier assessments.
• Coordinate and execute category initiatives aligned with objectives, governance, and priorities.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, market trends, and opportunities to create value.
• Collaborate with Category Managers, Value Delivery Team, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective execution of category plans.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Sourcing

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

ERP/Procurement systems

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Wave

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lodz, Poland is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to support category strategy and execution within Manufacturing & Logistics Procurement.

You will analyze spend, lead supplier assessments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value, cost optimization, and responsible sourcing. The role focuses on market intelligence, data-driven decisions, and delivering procurement initiatives across multiple value levers including cost, risk, and