Senior IT Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

Takeda in Lodz, Poland is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationships across technology spend categories.

You will partner with DD&T stakeholders, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to drive value, ensure effective procurement execution, and support business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or related field.
• 4–6 years of IT Procurement, Technology Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management experience.
• Experience negotiating technology and software agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing initiatives, competitive bid events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), software agreements, SaaS, cloud, and professional services contracts.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and support technology investments.
• Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and value creation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support contract renewals, procurement governance, and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze spend data and develop recommendations to improve commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Drive procurement best practices and continuous process improvement initiative.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior IT Procurement Specialist supports the Data, Digital & Technology (DD&T) organization by managing sourcing, contracting, supplier relationships, and procurement activities across technology spend categories. This role partners closely with DD&T stakeholders, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to deliver value, support business initiatives, and ensure effective procurement execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support sourcing initiatives, competitive bid events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), software agreements, SaaS, cloud, and professional services contracts.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and support technology investments.
• Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and value creation.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Security, Privacy, and other cross-functional teams throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Support contract renewals, procurement governance, and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze spend data and develop recommendations to improve commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Drive procurement best practices and continuous process improvement initiative.

Spend Categories Supported

Software & SaaS Cloud Services Infrastructure & Hosting Managed Services Professional Services & Consulting AI, Data & Digital Solutions External Workforce & Technology Services

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4–6 years of IT Procurement, Technology Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management experience.
• Experience negotiating technology and software agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and procurement systems.

Preferred Experience

• Preferred Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud, managed services, and technology contracting.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range

zł117,600.00 - zł161,700.00

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

Company

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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