Strategic Equipment Sourcing Manager (Associate Director)

Takeda

Łódź

On-site

PLN 328,000 - 451,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Takeda in Lodz, Poland is seeking a Sourcing Manager - Equipment (Associate Director) to lead strategic sourcing for capital equipment across manufacturing, lab, and utility operations. You will shape sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Finance to optimize total cost of ownership and ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes equipment qualification, supplier governance, and platform standardization, driving value through market intelligence and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing across equipment categories.
Experience sourcing process, filling, lab or utility equipment with related service agreements.
Knowledge of equipment qualification activities (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ/PQ).
Understanding of regulated equipment environments and data integrity expectations.
Experience modeling total cost of ownership across acquisition, maintenance and end-of-life.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management with SAP Ariba and MS Office; fluent English.

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for capital equipment across operations.
Lead negotiations for equipment acquisitions and lifecycle agreements.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Laboratory stakeholders.
Drive total cost of ownership optimization across acquisition, operation, maintenance and replacement.
Manage supplier performance and equipment-related risks.
Support equipment qualification and validation requirements.
Promote equipment standardization and platform harmonization.
Apply market intelligence to improve sourcing outcomes and value.