Procurement Strategic Initiatives Lead
Company: Takeda
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Job Description:
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Use.Job DescriptionOBJECTIVES/PURPOSE Coordinate the Procurement
strategic initiatives by partnering across the Procurement team,
Procurement Center of Excellence (COE), relevant corporate function
leaders, and the rest of GREFP.Contribute to the development of the
strategic agenda for Procurement, including a solid communication
and engagement plan leveraging the latest digital capabilities.Act
as a program management office for Procurement to coordinate
cross-category and cross-region priorities through an effective
portfolio management approach.Identify, monitor and report the
relevant KPIs to monitor our progress and ensure transparency and
timely intervention.ACCOUNTABILITIESCultivate relationships with
the heads of strategy, transformation, and related sub-functions
within key stakeholder groups, including DigitalIT, Human
Resources, and Legal, while drawing upon the expertise of peers
within the function and their organizations.Prepare and ensure
effective communication of new and ongoing operating model
refinements within Procurement and GREFP.Shape the vision and
mission of Procurement together with head of Procurement Cluster in
line with PTRB and the priorities of GREFP, Finance, and
Takeda.Partner with GREFP finance business partner and Procurement
finance controller to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.Be a
steward of the procurement policy and ensure adherence within the
Procurement categories.Collaborate with the procurement center of
excellence to ensure full alignment with the priorities of CoE and
Procurement. Support the implementation of procurement CoE-led
strategic supplier management, supplier risk management, supplier
diversity, and CSR programs within the group.Ensure continuous
improvement within the function. Monitor industry best practices.
Introduce and leverage digital, automation, and contemporary
technology e.g. AI, big data and work with the rest of Procurement
leadership team and Takeda Business Services (TBS) Procurement
Operations to implement.Primary support function for the
Procurement LT to ensure practices are aligned and agreed upon and
expected outcomes achieved. Support the Procurement team to
leverage Takeda---s global scale to take advantage of global,
functional, and/or category synergies, while applying best
practices, managing risk, and making sound decisions with agility
at a global, regional, and local level.Prepare and align
presentations and decision material for presentation by head of the
Procurement cluster where cross-category and cross-functional
coordination is required.Prepare and align communication material
for Head of the Procurement clusterRegularly report project and KPI
achievement statuses, highlighting significant project deviations,
risks, and mitigation requirements.DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS
Technical/Functional (Line) ExpertiseExisting knowledge of relevant
procurement categoriesSuccessful track record of designing and
implementing complex sourcing and procurement strategies that
achieved desired results within the category.Strong business and
financial acumen.LeadershipDemonstrate strategic enterprise
thinking to find innovative ways to serve the business in a way
that centers on patients and builds trust, reputation, and our
business.Supports the organization on a change journey with
discipline, transparency and authenticity.Focuses on the few
priorities that matter most and delivers superior
results.InteractionDemonstrated abilities in high value
project/program management.Experience in working in global teams
across different cultures, functions, hierarchy levels, time zones
and languages.Communication and coordination skills including
stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and interpersonal
skills such as negotiation, influence and presentation
skills.InnovationKnowledge of current and emerging trends in
strategic sourcing, negotiating, contracting, strategic supplier
management, supply chain, and procurement.Knowledge of the latest
trends in technology to enable the function and deliver world class
services, including AI, big data, digital, mobile, automation.
Creative and practical problem solver.ComplexityHighly complex mix
of stakeholders across multiple BUs and/or countries who have both
global and local agendas. Highly regulated industry.EDUCATION,
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:BA or BS required, MBA or
Masters Degree with Scientific and/or Supply Chain/Procurement
emphasis preferred.Procurement qualification (e.g. ISM, IPMM or
MCIPS) valued.At least 7 years working in biotech/pharma industry,
or other highly regulated industries, with progressive leadership
of procurement. Possess in-depth knowledge of supply base and
sourcing business practices. Deep understanding of category and
track record of successfully achieving business results. Experience
working in a complex global environment.Exceptionally skilled at
stakeholder management and negotiation.LocationsCambridge, MAWorker
TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeFull time
Keywords: Takeda, Somerville , Procurement Strategic Initiatives Lead, Other , Somerville, Massachusetts
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