Sourcing Manager
Takeda · Bengaluru
Job Description
OBJECTIVES:
· Main focus on indirect categories, with possibility for flexibility on R&D and direct categories.
· Drive end-to-end Source-to-Contract process for defined categories 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 Rf(X) execution
- Maintain the project pipeline in Wave; drive continuous improvement against quality targets
- undefinedBusiness Partnering & Stakeholder EngagementAct as primary procurement interface for Marketing, Sales, HR, Facilities, and other indirect
business stakeholders in sourcing - Challenge demand, specifications, and sourcing approaches constructivelySocialize procurement best practices (preferred suppliers, SoW optimization, BuyEasy@Takeda etc.)
- Collaborate with business partners, Procurement CoE, Finance, and Takeda Business Solutions Supplier & Market ManagementSupport 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·
- Deliver value through supplier relationships, governance, and performance management across the Indirect and Commercial Indirect portfolio managed by the value delivery team· Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and patient supply security·
- Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies for applicable 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)·
- Collaboration with operational buyers in Central Finance on execution and service delivery·
- Ensure smooth handover of sourcing inputs and outputs for operational Rf(X) execution
EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Education:
- Bachelor degree in relevant field
Behavioral:
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. Experience with indirect categories are preferrable
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