Sourcing Manager
Takeda · Bengaluru
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 Procurement, Senior Manager is responsible for obtaining goods and services for various business processes within the organization. This role focuses on Sourcing Strategy & Execution, Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier & Market Management, Standardization & Process Excellence, Supplier & Risk Management, Negotiation & Contracting, Value Delivery & Governance. This role supports Takeda's mission of delivering better health and a brighter future.
How you will contribute:
Drive end-to-end Source-to-Contract process for defined Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories (e.g. Professional Services, HR, Facilities, Sales & Marketing) or spend thresholds.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with Global Category Manager direction and business needs.
Identify and drive value levers (cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG); support Category Managers to drive value.
Lead negotiations with suppliers, driving value and competitive advantage to Takeda.
Accountability and ownership on relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, when managed by the value delivery team.
Will have a primary anchor position related to a specific category but would be expected to flex and work in other categories as appropriate
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Sourcing Strategy & Execution
- Develop and own sourcing strategies for Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories aligned with business priorities and category strategies
- Identify and drive value levers (cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG)
- Prepare sourcing events and align with Central Finance on RfX execution
- Maintain the project pipeline in Wave; drive continuous improvement against quality targets
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as primary procurement interface for Marketing, Sales, HR, Facilities, and other indirect
- business stakeholders in sourcing
- Challenge demand, specifications, and sourcing approaches constructively
- Socialize procurement best practices (preferred suppliers, SoW optimization, BuyEasy@Takeda etc.)
- Collaborate with business partners, Procurement CoE, Finance, and Takeda Business Solutions
Supplier & Market Management
- Build deep understanding of CRO, lab services, and pharma sciences supplier markets and industry trends
- Support supplier selection decisions, segmentation, and performance governance
- Support strategic supplier relationships and escalate risks to Sourcing Lead
- Standardization & Process Excellence
- Implement and enforce standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, and workflows
- Identify opportunities for automation with digital and AI for process optimization and simplification
Supplier & Risk Management
- Own supplier relationships, governance, and performance management across the Indirect and Commercial Indirect portfolio
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and patient supply security
- Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies for critical Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories
Negotiation & Contracting
Lead negotiations and contract finalization for assigned sourcing events within defined thresholds
Define negotiation strategies using should-cost models and benchmarks
Ensure alignment with Category Manager, Legal, Finance, and risk frameworks
Value Delivery & Governance
Support delivery of savings targets and value realization (cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG)
Contribute to supplier risk management and compliance
Ensure alignment with Takeda procurement policies and governance standards
Drive CI and performance management of KPI’s
Interface to Operational Procurement (Procurement Solutions)
Collaborate with operational buyers in Central Finance on execution and service delivery
Ensure smooth handover of sourcing inputs and outputs for operational RfX execution
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
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 partnership
Deliver total enterprise value beyond savings
Takes ownership of spend and outcomes end to end
Uses curiosity, insights, and data to drive better decisions
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: 7+ years in procurement, sourcing, or shared services with strong exposure to professional services, HR, facilities, or sales & marketing categories, preferably in Lifesciences.
Technical skills:
In-depth knowledge of strategic sourcing with ability to leverage digital and AI improvements in ways of working
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation experience; ability to define strategies using should-cost models and benchmarks for professional services and marketing spend
Experience managing complex business stakeholders across Clinical Operations, Pharma Sciences, Finance, Legal, and Business Units
Proficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools; experience with Wave pipeline management.
Experience working in a complex global environment preferred.
Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management.
Proven ability to manage senior, cross-functional stakeholders.
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 AI
Languages: 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 Bonus
Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children
Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs
Employee Assistance Program
Broad Variety of learning platforms
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone
Employee Referral Program
Leaves – 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.