Takeda

Global Sourcing Support Lead

Poland · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerTakeda
LocationPoland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

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Job Description

The TBS Global Sourcing Support Lead provides strategic and operational leadership for Takeda’s Global Sourcing Support function. The role leads the EUCAN-based team and develops the operating model, capabilities and roadmap needed to deliver consistent, efficient and compliant sourcing support across markets and categories.

Working closely with Global Procurement, Direct Procurement, selected IBU Procurement teams and business stakeholders, the role drives sourcing excellence, process standardization and digital enablement. It oversees key activities including eSourcing, Tactical Buying support and rebate reconciliation, while ensuring strong governance, measurable business value and alignment with Takeda’s values and patient-first commitment.

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Key responsibilities

Lead, develop and retain a high-performing Global Sourcing Support team; set clear objectives, roles, capabilities and ways of working.
Define and deliver the function’s operating model, strategy and roadmap, ensuring services are scalable, consistent and responsive to business needs.
Oversee end-to-end eSourcing support using tools such as SAP Ariba and Archlet, including RFx preparation, supplier engagement, competitive events, evaluation and award support.
Establish and govern the Tactical Buying support model for below-threshold procurement activities, ensuring efficient and compliant execution.
Oversee rebate reconciliation, supporting accurate and timely rebate recovery and identifying opportunities to improve financial outcomes and supplier performance.
Standardize RFP processes, sourcing documentation and controls across Takeda, including actions that support audit remediation.
Lead cross-functional projects and process improvements, managing priorities, dependencies, budgets and timelines to deliver agreed outcomes.
Use spend analytics, benchmarking, forecasting and market intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities, inform decisions and track value delivery.
Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, Procurement teams, business partners, suppliers and external advisors; represent Global Sourcing Support in leadership reviews.
Promote risk management, compliance, continuous improvement and digital enablement while fostering an inclusive, accountable and collaborative team culture.

Key requirements

Significant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or category management, including experience leading teams.
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing and Source-to-Pay processes, including eSourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba and Archlet.
Experience developing sourcing strategies, operating models and standardized processes in a global, matrixed organization.
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and change leadership skills.
Ability to use spend data, market intelligence and supplier-risk insights to support decisions and identify opportunities.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and balancing commercial value, risk, compliance and business needs.
Fluent English.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł328,000.00 - zł451,000.00

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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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