Procurement Excellence Manager

POL - 6999 Takeda SCE; Łódź; On-site; PLN 328,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda, Lodz, Poland, seeks an accomplished Procurement Excellence Manager to advance procurement capabilities and operating models across Global Procurement. You will collaborate with Global Category Leaders to standardize processes, drive adoption of best practices, and embed ESG considerations in supplier governance.

The role emphasizes leadership, transformation, and cross-functional partnership to deliver measurable value and sustainable procurement excellence across spend categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations or related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years strategic and operational procurement experience in direct/indirect spend.
• 12+ years overall business experience in global/complex orgs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve procurement capabilities, methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices across category management and SRM.
• Own and maintain integrated operating models for Category Management, SRM, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Segmentation, and Preferred Supplier programs.
• Serve as procurement excellence SME to improve end-to-end process effectiveness.
• Partner with Global Category Leaders to strengthen category strategies and execution.
• Drive adoption of standards and frameworks across strategic programs, track performance, and lead improvements.
• Establish standardized approaches for category management, supplier segmentation, and supplier performance programs.
• Collaborate with risk and sustainability stakeholders to embed ESG considerations in procurement processes.
• Coach category teams on applying procurement frameworks and methodologies.
• Develop and enhance procurement content, templates, and training materials with the Capabilities team.
• Support change management initiatives and adoption of new procurement tools and processes.
• Identify and implement tools and reporting solutions for KPI management and insights.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

ESG embedding

Change management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Supply Chain/ Procurement

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

About the Role

The Procurement Excellence Manager is a key member of the Procurement Center of Excellence, responsible for advancing procurement capabilities, frameworks, and best practices across Global Procurement. This role combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, helping to drive excellence in Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Segmentation, and Preferred Supplier Programs. As the owner of the integrated procurement excellence frameworks and operating models, you will partner closely with Global Category Leaders, Procurement teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to strengthen procurement performance, standardize ways of working, and enhance value delivery. You will play a critical role in embedding procurement excellence across strategic initiatives, driving adoption, identifying capability gaps, and ensuring procurement processes, governance, and tools support Takeda’s long‑term business objectives.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and continuously improve procurement capabilities, methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices that support category management and supplier relationship management excellence.
• Own and maintain the integrated Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Segmentation, and Preferred Supplier operating models and delivery frameworks.
• Serve as a procurement excellence subject matter expert, supporting end‑to‑end procurement process effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Global Category Leaders and Procurement teams to strengthen category strategies and enhance execution across spend categories.
• Drive adoption of procurement excellence standards and frameworks across strategic programs, tracking performance, identifying gaps, and leading improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain standardized approaches for category management, supplier segmentation, supplier performance management, and supplier innovation programs.
• Partner with risk, sustainability, and business stakeholders to ensure environmental, social, governance (ESG) and supplier‑risk considerations are embedded within procurement frameworks and decision‑making processes.
• Coach and support category teams, value delivery teams, and supplier partnership teams on effective application of procurement frameworks and methodologies.
• Own and continually enhance procurement content, templates, guidance materials, and capability‑building resources in partnership with the Procurement Capabilities team.
• Support development and execution of change management initiatives that drive adoption of new procurement processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Identify and implement tools, technologies, and reporting solutions that strengthen KPI management, process monitoring, and business insights.
• Ensure procurement excellence processes, systems, and governance models remain fit for purpose, compliant, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.
• Establish and maintain governance routines that enable effective decision‑making, stakeholder alignment, and executive sponsorship across procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions, business units, and regions to ensure consistent execution, transparency, and alignment of procurement activities.
• Support global supplier risk management and sustainability initiatives through the development and adoption of robust procurement practices.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of Procurement Center of Excellence methodologies, standards, and operating models.
• Coach and mentor colleagues across the Procurement Center of Excellence, helping strengthen overall procurement capability and organizational maturity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Operations, or a related field required.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of strategic and operational procurement experience across direct and/or indirect spend categories.
• 12+ years of overall business experience, preferably within global and complex organizations.
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industry experience is considered an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, or managing procurement professionals and teams.
• Demonstrated success leading cost‑reduction, value‑creation, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and supplier performance programs.
• Strong understanding of procurement operating models, governance frameworks, and procurement best practices.
• Experience developing procurement capabilities, frameworks, methodologies, and training programs within a global organization.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across complex global matrix environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities with a focus on measurable business outcomes.
• Experience embedding sustainability, supplier risk management, and ESG considerations into procurement processes and decision‑making.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive adoption, and build organizational capability across functions and geographies.
• Business proficiency in English required; additional languages are considered an asset.

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.

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

Takeda is an industry‑leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

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