• Job Description

  Req#: R0104986

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  Job Description

  Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is an award-winning organization committed to creating an exceptional experience where you feel supported and confident in our solutions. We partner with the business and harness the power of data and digital to optimize end-to-end processes across Finance, Procurement and HR. With a clear line of sight to the patient, we create seamless experiences that free up our people’s time to focus on our purpose – better health for people, brighter future for the world.

  We were named the first runner-up in the 'World's Best GBS' awards in 2023 and one of the ‘Top 20 Most Admired SSOs & GBS’ in 2021 and 2022 by SSON Analytics. We were also named a Top Employer in 2023 and the #1 and #3 Inspiring Workplace in EMEA and North America respectively in 2022. Check out our Awards and Achievements and TBS in the Media sites now.

  The role of regional lead supports Global Procurement regional team leadership in developing, leading teams to be executing sourcing, onboarding and offboarding of contracted suppliers to enable seamless transactional operations in requisitioning, ordering and invoicing. The role is focused on all activities required to execute sourcing, with the appropriate tools, be single point of contact for the subregion, organize the transformation plan of all procurement tools and systems, onboard suppliers from the moment contracts are signed to the point where Takeda business users can start to order goods and services.

  The role will support the constructing of the organization in the region, starting a fresh team and creating excellent engagement with key stakeholders to deliver value and transform the organization. Also will be responsible to lead key categories relationship, engaging in category councils and driving the strategy of the category along side Global Procurement.

  The teams reporting to this role will be facilitating also of vendor data management (i.e., creation of new vendors), connecting on buying platforms, applications, catalogues and defining operational ways of working to engage with business users. When supplier contracts are terminated, this role ensures appropriate securing of information, disable access to Takeda platforms, applications or catalogues and de-activation of suppliers in transactional buying systems. The role relies on support from Process & Systems and Support Solutions for technical / system-related matters.

  Key objectives include:

  • Engage with senior stakeholders and drive the adoption of sourcing as the different elements of improvement in procurement process takes place
  • Engage with sourcing enablement and supplier enablement teams, developing strategy and roadmap for standardization over Ways of Working model, Catalogue and Contract management to plan supplier enablement activities
  • Ensure appropriate supplier due diligence checks are performed at the supplier enablement stage as part of pre-qualification process
  • SPOC for (new) suppliers in the operational and technical onboarding process
  • Oversee and manage progress of supplier onboarding /off-boarding process – within agreed timelines
  • Coordinate tasks with other TBS procurement solutions teams to ensure efficiency and quality of service
  • Ensure security and confidentiality for Takeda when supplier relations and contracts are terminated
  • Address / raise issues related to non-compliance to procurement and supplier management guidelines

  ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Lead Sourcing team in the region
  • Ensure execution of sourcing and enable vendors on demand according to standard model
  • Monitor, understand and support the transformation of the processes and systems for Source to Pay + Masterdata Management
  • Ensure governance and roadmap development for region
  • Ensure appropriate supplier due diligence checks are performed and verified in order to minimize risk in the set up of new vendors to Takeda
  • Coordinate onboarding tasks performed via/by other TBS PS teams – maintain overview and control
  • Support required communications to suppliers, TBS R2O and Category teams when suppliers are engaged
  • Obtain required information / assets from suppliers in offboarding. / deactivation
  • Disable supplier – business user system access to transact
  • Track, monitor and report KPIs related to supplier enablement process

  EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

  • Bachelor degree and 10+ years relevant preferably in GDS or Procurement Operations related activities (MBA or similar preferred)
  • Transformation and change management skills – Translate models to local deployment
  • Knowledge of SAP Ariba Buyer and SAP Ariba SCC modules required
  • Experience of transactional purchasing system solutions (Ariba, Coupa, S4/Hana, etc.) and vendor enablement tools is preferred
  • Project & time management skills
  • Strong communication skills towards suppliers and stakeholders
  • Fluent English - business level required
  • Preferably proven leadership experience
  • Knowledgeable in systems and processes for efficient management of vendor creation and deactivation processes
  • Robust understanding of vendor enablement concept; end-to-end process alignment and solution deployment and source to pay
  • Experience or knowledge of offshore or shared service operating environments
  • Problem-solving and entrepreneurial mind-set - driven to create and innovate

  What Takeda offers You?

  Your Wealth

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Referral Bonus
  • Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance etc.)
  • Employee Recognition

  Your Health

  • Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.
  • Eyeglass refund

  Your Future

  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Capital Plans
  • A broad variety of learning platforms
  • Professional Growth opportunities including a mentoring program
  • Next-Generation Series – our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1

  Your Well-Being

  • Subsidized Sport Card
  • Takeda Sport & engagement teams
  • One additional day off for voluntary activities
  • Fruits in the office, a broad variety of coffee and tea
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working
  • Employee assistance program

  We don’t do ordinary – at Takeda, we unite in diversity!

  Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.

  
  #Li-Hybrid

  Locations

  Lodz, Poland

  Worker Type

  Employee

  Worker Sub-Type

  Regular

  Time Type

  Full time

• About the company

  Hope and empathy. These two words are not often associated with pharmaceutical companies. But here at Takeda, our people are motivated to serve patients with integrity, respect, and empathy. Driven by our mission, we seek to bring hope of better health and a brighter future to those we impact. To do this, we focus on our chosen core therapeutic areas: Oncology Gastroenterology Neuroscience Develop life-saving vaccines No matter the region, business unit, function, or team, everyone at Takeda matters. Every one of our employees is a vital contributor to our bold, inspiring mission.

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