Global Category Manager - Lab Consumables
Takeda
Summary
In this role, you will help shape the global approach to laboratory consumables procurement and supplier partnerships across the organization. You will play a key role in connecting business needs with category strategies that support operational performance, value creation, and long-term supply continuity. As part of the global procurement team, you will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to help advance business priorities through informed decision-making and effective category management. Your work will contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts that support research and development activities. You will be part of a team that focuses on delivering sustainable value while strengthening supplier relationships and responding to evolving business and market needs.
Job description
How You Will Contribute
- Develop category strategies that align business needs with global procurement objectives and category priorities.
- Lead sourcing initiatives to identify opportunities, support supplier selection, and deliver business value.
- Manage supplier relationships by overseeing performance, governance activities, and ongoing collaboration.
- Negotiate commercial agreements to support effective contract management and category outcomes.
- Analyze market and spend data to inform sourcing decisions and category planning.
- Partner with stakeholders across functions to align priorities and support execution of category initiatives.
- Drive value and risk management by advancing cost, sustainability, innovation, and supply continuity objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- At least 10 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related commercial discipline.
- Experience managing laboratory consumables categories and related supplier markets.
- Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and category strategy development.
- Experience using market intelligence and spend analysis to support procurement decisions.
- Ability to assess and manage supply, quality, and business risks within a regulated environment.
- Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills in a global, matrixed organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- At least 10 years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related commercial discipline.
- Experience managing laboratory consumables categories and related supplier markets.
- Knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and category strategy development.
- Experience using market intelligence and spend analysis to support procurement decisions.
- Ability to assess and manage supply, quality, and business risks within a regulated environment.
- Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills in a global, matrixed organization.
Benefits
- Hybrid work policy
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is a Japanese multinational pharmaceutical company founded in 1781 and incorporated in 1925. As one of the world's top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies by revenue and the third largest in Asia, Takeda specializes in developing and commercializing innovative medicines across several therapeutic areas including oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, gastroenterology, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. With approximately 49,095 employees globally, the company operates research and development centers, manufacturing facilities, and commercial operations across 39 U.S. states and numerous countries worldwide. Takeda maintains dual headquarters in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, with significant operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it serves as the largest life sciences employer in the state. The company's patient-focused approach is guided by its Takeda-ism values of Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, emphasizing a commitment to delivering life-transforming treatments while advancing sustainable healthcare solutions. Takeda's extensive portfolio includes both innovative biologics and small molecule drugs, supported by strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have expanded its capabilities in areas such as immuno-oncology and rare disease treatments.