Sourcing Lead - China

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:    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 to support China. 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 Alignlocal 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 Baechlor degree in relevent 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: 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 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.   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 Mandarin and English   Locations Shanghai, China Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time