Strategic Global Consulting Sourcing Leader

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA is seeking a Global Category Manager for Consulting. This role leads strategy, management, and end-to-end execution of the Global Consulting category across enterprise priorities, ensuring alignment with the Global Category Lead and governance structures.

You will build supplier ecosystems, drive complex sourcing, negotiate terms, manage master agreements, and deliver measurable value in cost, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing within global organizations.
• Subject matter expertise in consulting and advisory services (strategy, transformation, finance, HR, tech advisory).
• Strong commercial/financial acumen: pricing, contracts, TCO.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Experience with digital procurement tools, automation, analytics, and AI approaches.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Analyze consulting spend, demand drivers, supplier performance, and market intelligence to set priorities.
• Create category plans covering strategy, operations, and governance.
• Lead complex global sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract implementations.
• Manage master agreements, rate structures, discounts, and IP considerations.
• Ensure regional adaptation within global strategies and engage stakeholders early.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Category Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Influence

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics, or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited in Boston, MA is seeking a Global Category Manager for Consulting. This role leads strategy, management, and end-to-end execution of the Global Consulting category across enterprise priorities, ensuring alignment with the Global Category Lead and governance structures.

You will build supplier ecosystems, drive complex sourcing, negotiate terms, manage master agreements, and deliver measurable value in cost, quality, and risk.