Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contract Manufacturing

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Complex negotiations

Sourcing events

Should-cost modeling

Market benchmarking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP Ariba

eSourcing tools

Job description

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.