Global Category Manager for Process Development supporting Cell Therapies and Contract Manufacturing

Company: Takeda
Location: Somerville
Posted on: June 14, 2022

Job Description:

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You will ensure that the category strategy and delivery reflect the broader our requirements such as Quality and Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) for commercial scale up considerations.How you will contribute:Plan and lead category plans for a clearly defined sub-category or a group of elementary sub-categories with a total spend value of approx. USD200mDevelop sub-category strategies for complex evolving markets in cell therapies and pharm sci facing spend categories as part of the wider Category Strategy.You will be accountable for a proportion of the category savings target and lead category projects, spanning sourcing projects, demand management and process re-engineering, and managing sub-category specific supplier performance and new ideas activities to help provide the global procurement targets.You will work with Global Procurement Leadership to develop formalized Category Management organization structures and category management methods and collaborates with procurement and partners on a global basis to ensure these are implemented.You will provide value (operational and financial) following goals. You will also take personal ownership of large arrangements and provide subject matter expertise for other supply and commercial arrangements.Collate supplier, market, category and internal data for the sub-category and provide sub-category input and validation to the global Category Strategy, including facilitating involvement of relevant partners. Using this as a basis, develop sub-category specific category strategies and communicate and distribute to relevant partners in the procurement and business community. Strategies developed will be scalable and aligned across Takeda Operating Companies and departments.Provide sub-category input to inform the top-down target setting process and delivering sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.Develop a pipeline of sub-category plans and opportunities (Savings / Productivity / Risk Management / Innovation) required to meet targets using external supply market / business intelligence, application of benchmarking methodologies and internal partner knowledge. This process may include management and coordination of specialist suppliers on market intelligence data.Contribute to the development of the Annual Category Plan based on the sub-category strategy, business planning activities and sub-category pipeline and ensure these are staffed and accomplished following targeted goals. This will involve providing oversight, support and coaching to any allocated project managers in the deployment of projects.Provide sub-category input into the development of the Category Management Handbook to translate the Category Strategy and Annual Category Plan into clear, practical guidance for main procurement and functional colleagues and ensure that category associates involved in operational buying activities have access to the Category Management Handbook.Partner with the regional procurement hubs and the business to ensure the generation of monthly metrics reportsWork with the required functions or other areas within GREFP and Takeda Business Services to support programs to bring spend accuracy in the covered sub-category area following agreed goals.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:Degree level educated10+ years in-depth strategic and operational procurement experience with a solid working knowledge of category management10+ years overall business experience, including working within a regulated industryDirect experience managing category management projects and development of sourcing strategiesKnowledgeable in offshore operating environments e.g. Captive, Build Operate Transfer, Managed Service, Functional & Full-Service conceptsExperience with enterprise systems and procurement tools such as Ariba, SAP or Purchase Order technologyWhat Takeda can offer you:Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and VisionFinancial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution PlanHealth & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screeningsGenerous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation daysCommunity Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributionsFamily Planning SupportFlexible Work PathsTuition reimbursementMore about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsCambridge, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSummaryLocation: Cambridge, MAType: Full time

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