Global Clinical Development Procurement Leader

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks a senior procurement leader to drive category strategy across external spend and manage a team of category managers.

This role partners with senior stakeholders to maximize enterprise value through cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, and risk management. The candidate will shape supplier portfolios, align with business priorities, and lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver End-to-End category value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MBA would be an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience in procurement within healthcare/pharma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead category strategies to maximize value.
• Partner with senior leaders to align spend with objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver category goals.
• Own strategic supplier relationships and governance.
• Develop and coach category managers and associates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Category management

Sourcing

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA advantageous

Tools

Sourcing tools

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks a senior procurement leader to drive category strategy across external spend and manage a team of category managers.

This role partners with senior stakeholders to maximize enterprise value through cost optimization, innovation, sustainability, and risk management. The candidate will shape supplier portfolios, align with business priorities, and lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver End-to-End category value.