Global Category Manager - Lab Consumables

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to shape the global approach to laboratory consumables and supplier partnerships. You will connect business needs with category strategies to support performance, value creation, and long-term supply continuity, working with a global team across regulatory environments.

You will drive category initiatives, negotiate agreements, and analyze market data to inform decisions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure sustainability and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience managing laboratory consumables categories and related supplier markets.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and category strategy development.
• Experience using market intelligence and spend analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Ability to assess and manage supply, quality, and business risks within a regulated environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills in a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies that align business needs with global procurement objectives and category priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify opportunities, support supplier selection, and deliver business value.
• Manage supplier relationships by overseeing performance, governance activities, and ongoing collaboration.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to support effective contract management and category outcomes.
• Analyze market and spend data to inform sourcing decisions and category planning.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to align priorities and support execution of category initiatives.
• Drive value and risk management by advancing cost, sustainability, innovation, and supply continuity objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Supplier management

Market intelligence

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Description In this role, you will help shape the global approach to laboratory consumables procurement and supplier partnerships across the organization. You will play a key role in connecting business needs with category strategies that support operational performance, value creation, and long-term supply continuity. As part of the global procurement team, you will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to help advance business priorities through informed decision-making and effective category management. Your work will contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts that support research and development activities. You will be part of a team that focuses on delivering sustainable value while strengthening supplier relationships and responding to evolving business and market needs.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop category strategies that align business needs with global procurement objectives and category priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify opportunities, support supplier selection, and deliver business value.
• Manage supplier relationships by overseeing performance, governance activities, and ongoing collaboration.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to support effective contract management and category outcomes.
• Analyze market and spend data to inform sourcing decisions and category planning.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to align priorities and support execution of category initiatives.
• Drive value and risk management by advancing cost, sustainability, innovation, and supply continuity objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience managing laboratory consumables categories and related supplier markets.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and category strategy development.
• Experience using market intelligence and spend analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Ability to assess and manage supply, quality, and business risks within a regulated environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills in a global, matrixed organization.

More about us

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

For Location: Boston, MA U.S. Base Salary Range: $154,400.00 - $242,550.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. For information about our benefits, please click here.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Job Details

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time

Job Exempt Yes

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Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism - Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance - and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives - including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.

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