Global Category Strategy Lead

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Procurement leader to drive category strategy and lead a team of category managers. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape priorities and optimize external spend for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement with strong leadership, governance, and contract experience, plus fluency in English. Expect a market-facing salary with enterprise-wide impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in procurement, category management, supply chain, or related commercial functions within complex global organizations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies with measurable value.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills across senior leadership.
• Experience shaping supplier strategies, governance, and contract frameworks.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead category strategies that maximize enterprise value from external spend.
• Act as strategic partner to senior leaders, aligning priorities with organizational objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver category goals and supplier partnerships.
• Own contracting and commercial strategy across the portfolio, including MSAs and SOWs.
• Coach and develop category managers toward high-performing execution.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Category management

Sourcing & negotiations

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Supplier relationships

Data-driven decision making

Risk management

Education

MBA advantageous

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Procurement leader to drive category strategy and lead a team of category managers. You will partner with senior stakeholders to shape priorities and optimize external spend for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement with strong leadership, governance, and contract experience, plus fluency in English. Expect a market-facing salary with enterprise-wide impact.