Senior Raw Materials Sourcing Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.

Łódź

On-site

PLN 267,000 - 368,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Łódź, Poland is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Raw Materials - Senior Manager, to secure cost-competitive, compliant material supply across APIs, excipients, intermediates, media, and more.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing and drive value across cost, risk, and sustainability. You will partner with Global Category Managers and cross-functional teams to manage supplier performance, influence demand and specifications, and advance innovative sourcing practices while

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
7+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or shared services.
Experience sourcing GMP direct materials (APIs, excipients, intermediates, etc.).
Strong expertise in supplier negotiations and contract management.
Knowledge of direct material qualification processes and regulatory impact.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw material categories.
Lead sourcing events and supplier negotiations to secure contracts.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams.
Manage supplier performance and governance across the portfolio.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks via market insights and contingency plans.
Drive value through cost optimization, innovation, and sustainability.
Support qualification activities, specification changes, and regulatory requirements.
Advance standardized sourcing practices and AI-enabled improvements.