Strategic Sourcing Lead – Contract Manufacturing

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 328,000 - 451,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Łódź, Poland is seeking a Sourcing Manager - CMO - Associate Director to lead procurement for Contract Manufacturing Operations, secure capacity, and drive value across cost, quality, and risk.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and partner with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and finance. Fluent English and SAP Ariba experience are required.

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.
• Proficiency with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Complex negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Łódź, Poland is seeking a Sourcing Manager - CMO - Associate Director to lead procurement for Contract Manufacturing Operations, secure capacity, and drive value across cost, quality, and risk.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and partner with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and finance. Fluent English and SAP Ariba experience are required.