Senior Packaging Materials Sourcing Leader

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

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.