Sourcing Lead

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Job Description:

The Future Begins Here:

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity:

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team:

About the role:

The Sourcing Lead is responsible for obtaining goods and services essential for the organization’s operations. This role focuses on Value Creation and Sourcing Excellence¸ Team Leadership & Capability Development, Standardization & Process Excellence, Supplier & Risk Management, ensuring alignment with business goals and contributing to Takeda's mission.

How you will contribute

Set and own the multi-year sourcing strategy across the category portfolio, aligned to Takeda's enterprise priorities and patient-centric mission.Deliver a sourcing plan and pipeline to agreed quality, customer and performance KPI‘s.Drive quality, expertise, and risk-aware execution — supporting Strategic Procurement in complex environments and enabling their focus on value creation.Lead and develop a team of Sourcing Associates, Sourcing Managers, and Senior Sourcing Managers. Act as primary executive interface for Category Managers, Business Units, and Site Leadership Teams.Accountability and ownership on relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, when managed by the value delivery teamCategories in scope Indirect (Professional Services, Sales & Marketing, HR, Facilities), R&D (CROs, Lab Services, Pharma Sciences), Direct (Raw & Packaged Materials, CMOs, Cell Therapy, Distribution & Logistics)Drive continuous Improvement mindset and approach to improve performance of process, team and experienceDevelop strategy and conduct negotiations with suppliers at different levels.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Value Creation and Sourcing Excellence:

Define and own multi-year global sourcing strategies aligned to GPO frameworks and business priorities aligned to global category strategiesChampion total cost of ownership (TCO) and drive value levers cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESGOwn and monitor savings, RFx cycle time, sourcing KPIs, and stakeholder satisfactionMaintain the project pipeline in Wave; drive continuous improvement against efficiency, customer and quality targetsPrioritization of workload and delivery focusChampion Continuous improvement and growth mindset

Team Leadership & Capability Development:

Lead and manage a sourcing team with strategic thinking, performance focus and the ability to multi-task, think critically with a growth mindset and prioritize workCoach team on sourcing execution, negotiation techniques, CI, growth mindset and stakeholder interactionFoster a climate that inspires, enables, encourages open dialogue, feedback and diverse opinionsElevate capabilities across self, team members and key business partners; ensure compliance with Takeda training requirementsTranslate business needs into effective sourcing strategies; challenge demand where appropriateAlign site and regional priorities with Global Category Strategies and GPO frameworksEscalate complex or strategic topics appropriately to CPO / Head of Value Delivery

Standardization & Process Excellence:

Implement and enforce standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, and workflowsIdentify opportunities for automation with digital and AI for process optimization and simplificationDrive continuous improvement and a performance cultureKeep abreast of industry trends and best practices in sourcing execution

Supplier & Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and patient supply security

Interface to Operational Procurement (procurement solutions):

Align with Central Finance on end-to-end execution and service deliveryMaintain clear process boundaries between global category, sourcing and operational procurement

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS :

Bachelor's degree in relevant fieldMBA would be an advantage

Behavioural:

As members of Global Procurement, you are expected to demonstrate ways of working that support our strategic ambition and shape how we create value for Takeda. You will contribute to a procurement function that

Shapes strategy upstream through close business partnershipDeliver total enterprise value beyond savingsTakes ownership of spend and outcomes end to endUses curiosity, insights, and data to drive better decision

These principles define how we partner with the business, our suppliers, and each other. Role-specific examples of these behaviors are embedded throughout the objectives, accountability, and skills outlined in this job description.

Competencies and skills:

Experience :10+ years of procurement experience with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record in sourcing management and delivering cost/value targets in a complex matrix organization. Pharma, biotech, or FMCG experience preferred. Technical skills:Strong background in sourcing execution and procurement transformation, preferably in a GCM setupExperience leading and developing sourcing execution teams or shared service environmentsDeep understanding of Source-to-Contract processes with ability to drive digital and AI improvementStrong knowledge of sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier management processesProficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing/P2P platforms and Wave Pipeline managementExperience working in a complex global environment preferred.Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management.Collaborative and diplomatic, with demonstrated track record of operating successfully with limited day-to-day direction and ambiguity.Strong attention to detail.Exceptional communication and presentation skills both oral and written.Extensive experience using Microsoft desk top applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced with using Generative / Agentic AILanguages :Fluent written and spoken English

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual BonusFlexible work environment, including hybrid workingComprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and childrenGroup Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programsEmployee Assistance ProgramBroad Variety of learning platformsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ProgramsReimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile PhoneEmployee Referral ProgramLeaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks), Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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Locations:

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time