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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

📌 Sourcing Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Takeda
📍 Bengaluru