Global Category Lead for Clinical Trials and Strategy

Takeda; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda seeks a senior procurement leader in Boston to shape category strategy and lead a team of category managers. You will partner with senior stakeholders to optimize external spend, deliver measurable outcomes, and align procurement with business priorities across cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, own supplier relationships, and build a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement within a global pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, category management, supply chain, or related functions within complex global organizations
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with a track record of delivering value across cost, risk, sustainability, and quality

Responsibilities

• Define and lead category strategies to maximize enterprise value from external spend
• Act as strategic partner to senior leaders aligning category priorities with objectives
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver End-2-End category strategies
• Own contracting and commercial strategy across the portfolio and MSAs
• Build and develop high-performing category teams and succession plans

Skills

Procurement leadership

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA would be an advantage

Job description

Takeda seeks a senior procurement leader in Boston to shape category strategy and lead a team of category managers. You will partner with senior stakeholders to optimize external spend, deliver measurable outcomes, and align procurement with business priorities across cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.

You will drive cross-functional initiatives, own supplier relationships, and build a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement within a global pharmaceutical