Strategic Global Category Leader – R&D Procurement

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

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape category strategy and lead a team of category managers. You will partner with senior stakeholders to maximize value from external spend, driving cost optimization, innovation, and risk management across the enterprise.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, strong stakeholder influence, and fluent English. Expect complex programs and cross-functional collaboration in a global pharma setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement and category-management experience in global organizations.
• Proven ability to define and execute category strategies.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead category strategies that maximize value from external spend across cost, innovation, sustainability and risk.
• Partner with senior leaders to align category priorities with organizational objectives and outcomes.
• Shape supplier portfolio strategy and enterprise spending decisions for long-term value.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to deliver category goals and strengthen supplier partnerships.
• Manage a small team of category managers.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Category management

Strategic partnering

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape category strategy and lead a team of category managers. You will partner with senior stakeholders to maximize value from external spend, driving cost optimization, innovation, and risk management across the enterprise.

The role requires 10+ years in procurement, strong stakeholder influence, and fluent English. Expect complex programs and cross-functional collaboration in a global pharma setting.