Strategic Global Sourcing Leader

POL - 6999 Takeda SCE; Łódź; On-site; PLN 118,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead complex, global sourcing initiatives and partner with Procurement Category Management. You will drive competitive tenders and e-auctions across regions, ensuring alignment with Takeda policies and delivering value realization.

You will oversee supplier engagements, analyze market data, and mentor colleagues while advancing standardized sourcing processes. Strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing within a global organization.
• Experience leading complex global or regional sourcing initiatives, including contracting and eSourcing.
• Hands-on with eSourcing and e-auction platforms, preferably SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, contracting, governance, supplier evaluation, risk management.
• Advanced analytics: spend analytics, should-cost, TCO, benchmarking, scenario modeling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to Procurement Category Management and Takeda stakeholders.
• Lead complex, global sourcing initiatives from intake to award and transition.
• Define sourcing strategy, scope, metrics, timelines, governance, and delivery plans.
• Ensure activities align with policies, preferred supplier agreements, and compliance.
• Lead tenders and e-auctions using eSourcing systems such as SAP Ariba Sourcing and Archlet.
• Provide senior oversight of execution and negotiation, resolving escalations.
• Analyze offers, benchmarks, and risks to develop executive-ready recommendations.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and senior-level engagements.
• Own benefits tracking, contribute to savings pipeline and value realization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Executive partnering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving mindset

Business English

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA or MSc (postgraduate qualification)

Tools

SAP Ariba Sourcing

Archlet

Contract management systems

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead complex, global sourcing initiatives and partner with Procurement Category Management. You will drive competitive tenders and e-auctions across regions, ensuring alignment with Takeda policies and delivering value realization.

You will oversee supplier engagements, analyze market data, and mentor colleagues while advancing standardized sourcing processes. Strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential.