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Job Description

As a Global Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing sub-category strategies within the Marketing Category. Reporting to the Marketing Procurement Lead, you will plan and lead initiatives to support a group of complex sub-categories, engaging both internal and external stakeholders. Your role is crucial in delivering against the overall category savings target, proactively managing demand, strategic sourcing requests, and supplier performance. You will also drive innovative activities to support business priorities and provide market insights and category expertise to global and regional teams. This role will fully embrace and adopt the Takeda Leadership Behaviors; Think Strategically, Inspire Others, Deliver Priorities, and Elevate Capabilities.

+ Develop and implement global sub-category strategies aligned with organizational goals, compliance standards and market dynamics.

+ Lead strategic initiatives and manage a project pipeline of opportunities, including savings, productivity, risk management, technology, and innovation.

+ Build trusted relationships with Marketing, Commercial, Legal, and Finance teams

+ Translate business needs into procurement strategies

+ Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms, pricing, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

+ Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, vendor consolidation, and supply base management.

+ Facilitate cross functional collaboration among various teams including Finance and business partners together to ensure organizational alignment

+ Engage across global and regional teams, category councils, to execute effective strategies and ensure alignment with business priorities.

+ Lead cross-functional teams and mentor regional category managers to ensure consistent global execution where applicable

+ Provide financial and business analysis to support decision-making and act as the focal point for category subject matter expertise.

+ Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key agencies, ensuring effective communication and alignment with organizational needs.

+ Lead Supplier Relationship Management initiatives, reporting on supplier performance and embracing supplier-led innovation.

+ Champion values and initiatives, including supplier diversity and sustainability, across procurement and the broader business.

What We're Looking For:

+ BA/BS required, MBA or Master's preferred.

+ 13+ years of strategic and operational procurement experience, with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced sourcing methodologies.

+ Experience in biotech/pharma or other highly regulated industries.

+ Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

+ Proven track record in project and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship management.

+ Proven financial and business acumen.

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence.

+ Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse stakeholders.

+ Competitive salary and benefits package.

+ Embrace our values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance.

+ We offer a hybrid work environment, with a commitment of at least 8 days per month onsite in the Cambridge, MA office.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Cambridge, MA

$174,500.00 - $274,230.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

EEO Statement

_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._

Locations

Cambridge, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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