Senior Manager - Packaging Materials (Senior Manager)

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Lodz, Poland, is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Packaging Materials, to lead sourcing across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials, devices, labels, cartons, and artwork-driven components.

You will partner with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to drive cost optimization, risk management, and sustainable packaging initiatives while strengthening supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or shared services environments.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and value delivery across cost, innovation, risk, demand, and sustainability areas.
• Experience sourcing packaging materials and knowledge of packaging component qualification, artwork and labeling change control, and serialization requirements within a GMP environment.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, including experience using should-cost models, benchmarks, and cost analysis techniques in sourcing decisions.
• Proficiency with SAP Ariba or similar e-sourcing tools, pipeline management tools, Microsoft Office applications, and generative AI solutions.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, collaborate across functions, communicate effectively, and work successfully in ambiguous environments.
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong attention to detail and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials categories in alignment with business priorities and category objectives.
• Lead sourcing events and supplier negotiations to secure value, strengthen competitiveness, and support contract execution.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support sourcing decisions and optimize specifications.
• Manage supplier performance and governance while supporting supplier selection, segmentation, and relationship management activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through contingency planning and alternative sourcing strategies that support supply continuity.
• Drive value creation initiatives across cost, demand, innovation, risk management, and sustainability objectives.
• Apply packaging category expertise to support component harmonization, artwork and labeling changes, and sustainable packaging initiatives.
• Improve sourcing effectiveness through standardized processes and the use of digital and AI‑enabled solutions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Cost analysis

Packaging materials

GMP environment

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

E-sourcing tools

Microsoft Office

Pipeline management tools

Generative AI solutions

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As a Sourcing Manager, Packaging Materials, you will play a key role in delivering value across packaging categories that support business and supply needs. Focused on primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials, devices, labels, cartons, and artwork-driven components, this role is responsible for supporting a cost-competitive, compliant, and resilient supply base. Working as part of the procurement organization, you will partner closely with category leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business priorities. The role contributes to value creation through cost optimization, demand management, innovation, risk management, and sustainability initiatives. By building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships and supporting effective sourcing decisions, you will help strengthen supply continuity, improve packaging outcomes, and support broader organizational objectives.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials categories in alignment with business priorities and category objectives.
• Lead sourcing events and supplier negotiations to secure value, strengthen competitiveness, and support contract execution.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support sourcing decisions and optimize specifications.
• Manage supplier performance and governance while supporting supplier selection, segmentation, and relationship management activities.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through contingency planning and alternative sourcing strategies that support supply continuity.
• Drive value creation initiatives across cost, demand, innovation, risk management, and sustainability objectives.
• Apply packaging category expertise to support component harmonization, artwork and labeling changes, and sustainable packaging initiatives.
• Improve sourcing effectiveness through standardized processes and the use of digital and AI‑enabled solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or shared services environments.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and value delivery across cost, innovation, risk, demand, and sustainability areas.
• Experience sourcing packaging materials and knowledge of packaging component qualification, artwork and labeling change control, and serialization requirements within a GMP environment.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills, including experience using should‑cost models, benchmarks, and cost analysis techniques in sourcing decisions.
• Proficiency with SAP Ariba or similar e‑sourcing tools, pipeline management tools, Microsoft Office applications, and generative AI solutions.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, collaborate across functions, communicate effectively, and work successfully in ambiguous environments.
• Fluent written and spoken English with strong attention to detail and presentation skills.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range

Base Salary Range: zł267,400.00 - zł367,730.00

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 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.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.