Global Lab Consumables Category Manager

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to shape the global approach to laboratory consumables and supplier partnerships. You will connect business needs with category strategies to support performance, value creation, and long-term supply continuity, working with a global team across regulatory environments.

You will drive category initiatives, negotiate agreements, and analyze market data to inform decisions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure sustainability and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience managing laboratory consumables categories and related supplier markets.
• Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and category strategy development.
• Experience using market intelligence and spend analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Ability to assess and manage supply, quality, and business risks within a regulated environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills in a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies that align business needs with global procurement objectives and category priorities.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify opportunities, support supplier selection, and deliver business value.
• Manage supplier relationships by overseeing performance, governance activities, and ongoing collaboration.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to support effective contract management and category outcomes.
• Analyze market and spend data to inform sourcing decisions and category planning.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to align priorities and support execution of category initiatives.
• Drive value and risk management by advancing cost, sustainability, innovation, and supply continuity objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contract negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Supplier management

Market intelligence

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Takeda is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to shape the global approach to laboratory consumables and supplier partnerships. You will connect business needs with category strategies to support performance, value creation, and long-term supply continuity, working with a global team across regulatory environments.

You will drive category initiatives, negotiate agreements, and analyze market data to inform decisions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure sustainability and supply