Global Category Strategy Leader

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Adams (MA)

On-site

USD 177,000 - 278,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive enterprise category strategy across external spend and supplier ecosystems. This role partners with executive stakeholders to shape priorities, optimize value, and build resilient supplier networks that support patient-centric outcomes.

You will lead a small team of category managers, orchestrate cross-functional programs, and deliver measurable impact across cost, innovation, quality,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA advantageous.
10+ years experience in procurement or related fields.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Experience with category strategies and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

Define and lead category strategies to maximize value from external spend.
Partner with senior leaders to align priorities and ensure value.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver category goals.
Own contracting and commercial strategy, including MSAs.
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
Manage supplier ecosystem with focus on risk, sustainability, and quality.

Skills

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Financial acumen

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA advantageous

Job description

You will lead a small team of category managers, orchestrate cross-functional programs, and deliver measurable impact across cost, innovation, quality,

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