Sourcing Associate

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

Job summary

Takeda in Łódź, Poland, seeks a Sourcing Associate – R&D to support the Source-to-Contract process for CROs, Lab Services, and Pharma Sciences. You will run RFI/RFP/RFQ events, analyze spend, and help with contracts and supplier onboarding, under the guidance of the Sourcing Lead.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in procurement, strong Excel skills, SAP Ariba experience, and fluent English. Occasional travel and a collaborative, global mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years 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 for spend analysis and supplier evaluation.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for R&D categories under 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, approvals, 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.

Job description

Job Description

Sourcing Associate – R&D

The Sourcing Associate supports the Source-to-Contract process for assigned R&D categories, including CROs, Lab Services, and Pharma Sciences. Under the guidance of the Sourcing Lead, the role executes RFI, RFP, and RFQ events, conducts market and spend analysis, evaluates supplier proposals, and supports contract and supplier administration.

The role contributes to value delivery, supplier engagement, compliance, and standardized procurement execution. While primarily focused on R&D categories, the Sourcing Associate is expected to flex across other categories as required.

Some limited travel may be required.

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

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 and4+ 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 supportingRFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, and contract administration
• Proficiency withSAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools
• StrongExcel 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

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł117,600.00 - zł161,700.00

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time