Global Consulting Category Leader

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

Job summary

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the Global Consulting category strategy and end-to-end execution. You will translate enterprise priorities into actionable sourcing plans, engage stakeholders early, and drive complex negotiations and supplier performance to deliver measurable value.

You will oversee governance, risk management, and value realization across cost, quality, and sustainability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize external spend in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field.
• 8+ years in procurement or category management within global organizations.
• Proven track record delivering complex sourcing initiatives.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze consulting spend and supplier performance to set category priorities.
• Develop and manage end-to-end category plans across strategy to operations.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contracts.
• Engage stakeholders early to shape demand and requirements.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and value realization across programs.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Stakeholder influence

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master's preferred

Tools

Automation tools

Analytics software

AI-enabled analytics

Job description

Takeda in Boston, MA is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead the Global Consulting category strategy and end-to-end execution. You will translate enterprise priorities into actionable sourcing plans, engage stakeholders early, and drive complex negotiations and supplier performance to deliver measurable value.

You will oversee governance, risk management, and value realization across cost, quality, and sustainability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize external spend in a