Procurement Strategy Lead - Global Decentralized Trials

USA - 3310 Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 154.000 - 243.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Takeda is seeking an experienced procurement professional to shape global strategies that support decentralized clinical trials and related technologies. You will collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, manage performance, and advance commercial frameworks across clinical development activities.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, supplier governance, and cross-functional partnership within a hybrid work model based in Boston, MA.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of decentralized clinical trials, clinical technologies, and related supplier markets.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations, contract strategy development, and supplier management activities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across complex global organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use market insights, data, and business information to support decisions.
• Experience managing supplier performance, governance programs, and business relationships.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work across functions and teams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop category strategies that align sourcing activities with business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives by managing supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracting activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support procurement decisions across clinical development services.
• Manage supplier relationships through governance, performance oversight, and ongoing collaboration with key partners.
• Drive value creation by balancing cost, quality, innovation, sustainability, and risk considerations in decision-making.
• Apply market intelligence to identify opportunities, assess supplier capabilities, and support category planning.
• Advance commercial frameworks by supporting master service agreement strategies and supplier engagement models.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance procurement processes and improve business outcomes.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Negotiations

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Takeda is seeking an experienced procurement professional to shape global strategies that support decentralized clinical trials and related technologies. You will collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, manage performance, and advance commercial frameworks across clinical development activities.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, supplier governance, and cross-functional partnership within a hybrid work model based in Boston, MA.