Sourcing Manager - Lab Supplies and Services at Takeda Pharmaceutical in Bengaluru

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By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description OBJECTIVES: Main focus on R&D categories, specifically Lab Supplies and Services. 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. Primary anchor category: Lab Supplies and Services (R&D) - reagents, consumables, chemicals, lab instruments, service contracts and lab support services. Drive standardisation, consolidation and catalogue enablement across a high-transaction, scientist-driven spend base. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Sourcing Strategy & Execution Develop and own sourcing strategies for Lab Supplies and Services 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 Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement Act as primary procurement interface for Research and Laboratory Operations, Lab Managers, EHS, R&D Finance and Operational Procurement 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 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 Deliver value through supplier relationships, governance, and performance management across the Lab Supplies and Services 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 Category-Specific Expertise - Lab Supplies and Services (R&D) Lead sourcing for reagents, antibodies, chemicals, plasticware and consumables, plus lab instruments and multi-year service/maintenance contracts. Source lab support services including managed lab services, glass wash, gases, cryogenics, samp