Global Category Lead: Professional & Financial Services

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive global strategy for Professional and Financial Services, including consulting, outsourcing, and related financial services.

You will partner with senior leaders to shape demand, service models, and investments, building a resilient supplier ecosystem and leading enterprise-wide initiatives. The role requires 10+ years in procurement and deep experience in global category strategies, supplier governance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or related function within global organizations.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing global category strategies and delivering enterprise value.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a global category strategy for Professional and Financial Services.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders shaping demand, service models, and investments.
• Build a resilient global supplier ecosystem with governance and measurable outcomes.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives for selected subcategories to drive external spend excellence.
• Lead and develop the category team within global strategy and frameworks.

Skills

Executive partnership

Strategic leadership

Global procurement

Data analytics

Influence senior leaders

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation & contracting

Supplier management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive global strategy for Professional and Financial Services, including consulting, outsourcing, and related financial services.

You will partner with senior leaders to shape demand, service models, and investments, building a resilient supplier ecosystem and leading enterprise-wide initiatives. The role requires 10+ years in procurement and deep experience in global category strategies, supplier governance, and