Global Consulting Category Lead

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires 8+ years in procurement, deep knowledge of advisory services, and fluent English. It offers a senior leadership track with global impact, in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or a related function within global organizations.
• Subject matter expertise in consulting and advisory services across multiple subcategories.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Consulting category plan aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders to shape requirements, service models, and commercial decisions before commitments.
• Lead complex global and regional sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract implementations.
• Manage master agreements and commercial frameworks including rate structures and discounts.
• Deliver targets across P&L impact, cash, innovation, quality, and risk.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree/MBA preferred

Tools

Procurement tools

Automation tools

AI analytics

Job description

The role requires 8+ years in procurement, deep knowledge of advisory services, and fluent English. It offers a senior leadership track with global impact, in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.