Sourcing Associate

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is seeking a procurement professional to execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for R&D categories under Sourcing Lead guidance at the Lodz, Poland site.

You will prepare tender packages, manage supplier communications, and analyze supplier proposals with SAP Ariba, while ensuring compliance with Takeda policies. Strong English and Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for R&D categories under Sourcing Lead guidance.
• Prepare scopes of work, supplier questionnaires, evaluation criteria, and tender packages.
• Manage supplier communications, Q&A, event trackers, and sourcing documentation in SAP Ariba.
• Conduct market research across CRO, Lab Services, Pharma Sciences, and related R&D categories.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including capabilities, compliance, pricing, and market position.
• Gather market intelligence and pricing benchmarks to support sourcing recommendations.
• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare structured evaluation summaries for Sourcing Lead review.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and support the category savings pipeline.
• Support contract drafting, review coordination, approval workflows, renewals, and contract record maintenance.
• Support supplier onboarding, due diligence, ethical sourcing checks, and performance milestone tracking.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with Takeda policies, SOPs, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with operational buyers in Central Finance to ensure smooth handover for operational RFx execution.

Skills

Fluent English

Excel/Google Sheets

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Job Description

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for R&D categories under Sourcing Lead guidance and in line with Takeda procurement policies
• Prepare scopes of work, supplier questionnaires, evaluation criteria, and tender packages
• Manage supplier communications, Q&A, event trackers, and sourcing documentation in SAP Ariba
• Conduct market research across CRO, Lab Services, Pharma Sciences, and related R&D categories
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, including capabilities, compliance, pricing, and market position
• Gather market intelligence and pricing benchmarks to support sourcing recommendations
• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare structured evaluation summaries for Sourcing Lead review
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and support the category savings pipeline
• Support contract drafting, review coordination, approval workflows, renewals, and contract record maintenance
• Support supplier onboarding, due diligence, ethical sourcing checks, and performance milestone tracking
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with Takeda policies, SOPs, and governance standards
• Collaborate with operational buyers in Central Finance to ensure smooth handover for operational RFx execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience in life sciences, R&D, clinical research, CROs, Lab Services, or Pharma Sciences is preferred
• Understanding of Source-to-Contract processes, procurement guidelines, supplier management, and governance requirements
• Experience supporting RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, and contract administration
• Proficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and ability to analyze spend, pricing, and supplier proposals
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative and diplomatic approach, with the ability to work independently in a global and changing environment
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience using generative or agentic AI to improve procurement processes
• Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industries
• Experience with procurement transformation, digital enablement, or process improvement
• Additional language skills
• Some limited travel may be required.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Takeda, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

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. For information about our benefits, please click here.

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.

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