Sourcing Manager - CMO - Associate Director

Takeda; Łódź; Sur place; PLN 328 000 - 451 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Takeda in Łódź, Poland is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Contract Manufacturing Operations. You will lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier governance to ensure reliable manufacturing capacity and supply continuity.

This role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and strong stakeholder influence in a global environment. The position focuses on external manufacturing, capacity management, and risk management, with expertise in SAP Ariba and eSourcing tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or shared services environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract management, and complex commercial negotiations.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, leading sourcing events, and applying should-cost models and market benchmarks.
• Knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Operations, including external manufacturing, supply agreements, capacity management, and supplier risk management.
• SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools, along with experience using procurement technology and digital solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships and influence senior stakeholders in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with fluent written and spoken English.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Contract Manufacturing Operations aligned with business priorities.
• Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contract finalization to secure value and reliable supply.
• Build and manage supplier relationships while supporting supplier selection, performance governance, and risk escalation.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing decisions with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, finance, and business requirements.
• Identify and drive value opportunities across cost, demand, innovation, risk management, and sustainability objectives.
• Mitigate supply and operational risks by supporting contingency planning, alternative sourcing strategies, and business continuity initiatives.
• Promote standardized procurement practices and contribute to process improvement, automation, and digital innovation efforts.
• Ensure compliance and governance by adhering to procurement policies, risk frameworks, and performance management standards.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Complex negotiations

Sourcing events

Should-cost modeling

Market benchmarking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Outils

SAP Ariba

eSourcing tools

Description du poste

Job Description

About The Role

As a Sourcing Manager - CMO - Associate Director: you will play a key role in securing the goods and services required to support organizational operations, with a primary focus on Contract Manufacturing Operations. This position is responsible for leading sourcing and contracting activities that help ensure reliable manufacturing capacity, supply continuity, and support for patient needs. Working closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive value across cost, innovation, risk, and sustainability objectives. As a recognized procurement expert, you will provide strategic guidance, influence decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement performance and business outcomes across the organization.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies: for Contract Manufacturing Operations categories aligned with business priorities and category objectives.
• Lead sourcing events, negotiations, and contract finalization: to secure value, competitive terms, and reliable supply solutions.
• Build and manage supplier relationships: while supporting supplier selection, performance governance, and risk escalation activities.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders: to align sourcing decisions with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, finance, and business requirements.
• Identify and drive value opportunities: across cost, demand, innovation, risk management, and sustainability objectives.
• Mitigate supply and operational risks: by supporting contingency planning, alternative sourcing strategies, and business continuity initiatives.
• Promote standardized procurement practices: and contribute to process improvement, automation, and digital innovation efforts.
• Ensure compliance and governance: by adhering to procurement policies, risk frameworks, and performance management standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or shared services environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract management, and complex commercial negotiations:.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, leading sourcing events, and applying should-cost models and market benchmarks.
• Knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Operations, including external manufacturing, supply agreements, capacity management, and supplier risk management.
• SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools:, along with experience using procurement technology and digital solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships and influence senior stakeholders in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with fluent written and spoken English.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range

zł328,000.00 - zł451,000.00

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.

Benefits

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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time