Impact Lead: Supplier Decarbonization & Sustainable Sourcing

3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Supplier Decarbonization & Sustainable Sourcing Manager in Boston, MA to execute climate and sustainable sourcing programs across assigned suppliers and initiatives. You will collect and improve emissions data, develop roadmaps, and embed requirements into sourcing and supplier management, reporting to the Supplier Decarbonization Lead.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement/sustainability, a related Bachelor's, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sustainability, supplier engagement, environmental programs, or related work.
• Bachelor's degree as listed in education requirements.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned supplier decarbonization and sustainable sourcing programs aligned with strategy and annual plan.
• Engage suppliers, handle data requests, reviews, workshops, roadmaps, and escalation for the portfolio.
• Support programs related to supplier climate targets, CDP, renewable energy, PCF data, emissions reduction, and capability building.
• Deliver sustainable sourcing initiatives such as EcoVadis, sustainable materials, packaging, circularity, green chemistry, nature, or water programs.
• Integrate approved requirements into sourcing events, specifications, scorecards, contracts, supplier segmentation, and SRM.
• Maintain dashboards, evidence, action plans, and impact records.
• Partner with Category Managers and technical leads to identify feasible, commercial solutions.

Skills

Supplier engagement

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data quality

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Program execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree or professional certification

Job description

Takeda is seeking a Supplier Decarbonization & Sustainable Sourcing Manager in Boston, MA to execute climate and sustainable sourcing programs across assigned suppliers and initiatives. You will collect and improve emissions data, develop roadmaps, and embed requirements into sourcing and supplier management, reporting to the Supplier Decarbonization Lead.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement/sustainability, a related Bachelor's, and strong English communication.