Global Supplier Decarbonization Director

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a global Supplier Decarbonization Lead to own the supplier decarbonization strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap. You will drive climate targets, data quality, and supplier engagement while leading two managers and coordinating with EHSS and Sustainability teams.

The role requires 12+ years in sustainability or related fields, deep Scope 3 knowledge, and proven leadership in global programs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in sustainability, procurement, supply chain, climate programs, or related work.
• Deep knowledge of Scope 3 accounting, supplier engagement, climate target frameworks, emissions data, and decarbonization levers.
• Demonstrated leadership of global supplier or cross-functional transformation programs.
• Experience leading people, projects, or significant global workstreams and influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own the global supplier decarbonization strategy, operating model, service catalogue, governance, priorities, and multi-year roadmap.
• Translate enterprise climate objectives into supplier segments, category pathways, annual delivery plans, and measurable reduction levers.
• Lead strategic engagement with priority suppliers on climate targets, emissions transparency, renewable energy, operational carbon reduction, PCF data, and transition roadmaps.
• Govern supplier climate programs including SBTi engagement, CDP Supply Chain, Energize, product carbon footprint data, and sector-specific climate initiatives.
• Ensure credible Scope 3 supplier data, methodologies, claims, controls, and reporting in partnership with Group Sustainability and analytics teams.
• Retain solid-line accountability for objective setting, performance management, development, coaching, and workload allocation of the two Managers.
• Embed climate-related requirements into category strategies, sourcing, contracts, and SRM, aligned with sustainable sourcing standards.
• Represent Takeda in relevant climate collaborations and communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions to senior leadership.
• Set objectives, manage performance, allocate work, coach and develop the Managers, and assure quality and consistency.
• Create a service culture focused on supplier action, verified climate outcomes, practical category support, and continuous improvement.
• Manage demand and capacity across climate priorities and agreed matrix commitments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Executive presence

Analytical rigor

Commercial understanding

Collaborative leadership

Decision making

Persistence and adaptability

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Master’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is seeking a global Supplier Decarbonization Lead to own the supplier decarbonization strategy, operating model, and multi-year roadmap. You will drive climate targets, data quality, and supplier engagement while leading two managers and coordinating with EHSS and Sustainability teams.

The role requires 12+ years in sustainability or related fields, deep Scope 3 knowledge, and proven leadership in global programs.