Sourcing Lead

Takeda; Łódź; On-site; PLN 322,000 - 443,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Lodz, Poland, seeks a Sourcing Lead to own multi-year global sourcing strategies across Indirect, R&D, and Manufacturing & Logistics. You will lead a team of 8–12 and collaborate with Category Managers, sites, and suppliers to drive value while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Applicants should have 10+ years in procurement, 4+ in leadership, and experience with SAP Ariba or similar platforms. Fluency in English is required; MBA is a plus. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (MBA is an advantage).
• 10+ years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership or people management role.
• Experience across Indirect, R&D, Manufacturing, or Logistics categories; pharma/biotech/Life sciences or FMCG preferred.
• Experience using SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing and P2P platforms; Wave pipeline management experience preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and own multi-year global sourcing strategies aligned with category strategies and business priorities.
• Deliver and monitor sourcing pipeline, savings, RFx cycle times, stakeholder satisfaction, and KPIs.
• Drive total cost of ownership and value levers across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG.
• Lead and develop a sourcing team of ~8–12 employees with coaching and performance management.
• Translate category and business needs into effective sourcing strategies and challenge demand when needed.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and negotiations; escalate strategic risks as needed.
• Implement standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, workflows, and governance.
• Identify opportunities to use digital tools and AI to improve sourcing efficiency.
• Partner with Category Managers to mitigate supply risks and ensure continuity.
• Align with Central Finance on end-to-end execution and handoffs.
• Promote continuous improvement and best-practice adoption.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP Ariba

eSourcing / P2P platforms

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

The Sourcing Lead owns the multi-year sourcing strategy and execution pipeline across Indirect, R&D, and Manufacturing & Logistics categories. The role aligns sourcing activities with Takeda’s enterprise priorities, category strategies, and patient-centric mission while delivering value across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG.

The role leads and develops a team of Sourcing Associates, Sourcing Managers, and Senior Sourcing Managers; acts as the key interface between Category Managers, business stakeholders, sites, suppliers, and Operational Procurement; and drives consistent, compliant, and continuously improving sourcing execution.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Define and own multi-year global sourcing strategies aligned with category strategies, GPO frameworks, and business priorities
• Deliver and monitor the sourcing pipeline, savings, RFx cycle times, stakeholder satisfaction, and quality and performance KPIs
• Drive total cost of ownership and value levers across cost, demand, innovation, risk, and ESG
• Lead and develop a sourcing team of approximately 8-12 employees, providing coaching, feedback, performance management, and capability development
• Translate category and business needs into effective sourcing strategies and constructively challenge demand where appropriate
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations, escalating strategic or high-risk matters appropriately
• Implement standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, workflows, governance, and performance management practices
• Identify opportunities to use digital tools, automation, generative AI, and agentic AI to improve sourcing efficiency and experience
• Partner with Category Managers to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, supporting business continuity and patient supply security
• Align with Central Finance on end-to-end execution, service delivery, handoffs, and process boundaries between Category Management, Sourcing, and Operational Procurement
• Drive continuous improvement, industry best-practice adoption, and a growth mindset across the team and sourcing organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; an MBA is an advantage
• 10+ years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership or people management role
• Proven experience leading sourcing teams and delivering cost and value targets in a complex global, matrix, or shared-services environment
• Experience across Indirect, R&D, Manufacturing, or Logistics categories; pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or FMCG experience is preferred
• Strong knowledge of Source-to-Contract, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, supplier management, risk management, and procurement transformation
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and develop sourcing strategies at different organizational levels
• Experience using SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing and P2P platforms; Wave pipeline management experience preferred
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, consulting, communication, and presentation skills
• Collaborative and diplomatic leadership style, with the ability to operate effectively with limited day-to-day direction and ambiguity
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience using generative or agentic AI to improve procurement processes
• Fluent written and spoken English

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:

zł322,400.00 - zł443,300.00

For information about our benefits, please click here.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time