Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Sourcing Manager Company: Takeda Job Category: SAP Ariba Roles & Responsibilities: Job Description: OBJECTIVES : * 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. * Interface for Category Managers, Business, and Sites during the Sourcing process * Accountability and ownership on relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, when managed by the value delivery team as part of the Sourcing process * Categories in scope Indirect (Professional Services, Sales \& Marketing, HR, Facilities), R\&D (CROs, Lab Services, Pharma Sciences), Manufacturing \& Logistics (Raw \& Packaging Materials, CMOs, Distribution \& Logistics) * Drive continuous Improvement mindset and approach to improve performance of process, team and experience * Develop sourcing 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 (Global Process Owner) frameworks and business priorities aligned to global category strategies * Champion total cost of ownership (TCO) and drive value levers cost, demand, innovation, risk, ESG * Own and monitor savings, RFx cycle time, sourcing KPIs, and stakeholder satisfaction * Maintain the project pipeline in Wave; drive continuous improvement against efficiency, customer and quality targets * Prioritization of workload and delivery focus * Champion Continuous improvement and growth mindset * 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 work * Coach team on sourcing execution, negotiation techniques, CI, growth mindset and stakeholder interaction * Foster a climate that inspires, enables, encourages open dialogue, feedback and diverse opinions * Elevate capabilities across self, team members and key business partners; ensure compliance with Takeda training requirements * Translate Category and business needs into effective sourcing strategies; challenge demand where appropriate * Align local and regional priorities with Global Category Strategies and GPO frameworks * Escalate complex or strategic topics appropriately to CPO / Head of Value Delivery * Implement and enforce standardized sourcing templates, playbooks, and workflows * Identify opportunities for automation with digital and AI for process optimization and simplification * Drive continuous improvement and a performance culture * Keep abreast of industry trends and best practices in sourcing execution * Partner with category managers in identification and mitigation of supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and patient supply security, delivering, when applicable sourcing strategies to enable it. * Align with Central Finance on end\-to\-end execution and service delivery * Maintain clear process boundaries between global category, sourcing and operational procurement * Bachelor degree in relevant field * MBA would be an advantage 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 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. Work Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Availability: Full time

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. * 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 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 setup * Experience leading and developing sourcing execution teams or shared service environments * Deep understanding of Source\-to\-Contract processes with ability to drive digital and AI improvement * Strong knowledge of sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supplier management processes * Proficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing/P2P platforms and Wave Pipeline management * Experience 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 AI * Languages : Fluent written and spoken English Locations: IND \- Bengaluru Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub\-Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Key Skills: SAP Ariba, Procurement, Supplier Management, Sourcing Salary: Not disclosed