Takeda · 2 weeks ago
Global Category Manager - CRO (Director)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $274K/yr
13+ years expTakeda is a global biopharmaceutical company, and they are seeking a Global Category Manager for Contract Research Organizations. This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities for CRO services, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives while ensuring compliance and quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive global category strategies for Takeda CRO services
Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
Align category strategies with overall business goals and Takeda objectives across functions and regions
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for CRO services
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and innovation
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing and service levels
Track, manage, and improve SRM in designated tools and technologies
Lead global sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and value creation
Implement best practices in procurement processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality standards
Develop and manage the annual demand plan with the business for CRO
Track and report on cost savings and financial performance of the category
Collaborate with finance teams to forecast and manage spend
Work closely with Takeda teams across geographies and functions to understand their requirements and ensure timely and effective procurement of CRO services
Partner with Procurement colleagues to find value opportunities and ensure compliance to sourcing strategies
Coordinate with R&D GCMs to optimize sourcing strategies
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance category performance
Address and resolve any issues related to supplier performance
Mentor and develop a global team of procurement professionals
Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to cross functional team members
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 13 years of experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain management, with a focus on Clinical Development in the pharmaceutical industry
Proven experience in developing and implementing global category strategies within complex and business critical areas
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, financial, and strategic thinking abilities
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment
Knowledge of industry regulations and quality standards
Proficiency in procurement software and tools such as Cirtuo, Ariba and SAP
Preferred
Master's degree
Preferred ISM (Institute of Supplier Management) Certifications
CPSM® Certified Professional in Supply Management®
CPSD® Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity®
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
A 401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
A tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
Recent News
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