Strategic Global Category Lead, R&D Procurement

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

Job summary

You will own supplier relationships, governance, and strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met while building a resilient supplier ecosystem and leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement or related functions within global orgs.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies.
• Strong negotiation and executive stakeholder management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead category strategies to maximize value and growth.
• Partner with senior leaders to align spend with objectives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver category goals.
• Own contracting and commercial strategy across portfolio.
• Coach and develop category managers and associates.

Skills

Category leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier relationship

Data-driven decisions

Change management

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA advantageous

Job description

You will own supplier relationships, governance, and strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met while building a resilient supplier ecosystem and leading a high-performing team.