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Senior Director - Professional Services Procurement Lead

Employer
Takeda
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Start date
Jan 25, 2025
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Discipline
Administration, Procurement
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Genetown, Best Places to Work

Job Details

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Job Description

The Professional Services Procurement Lead (Senior Director) will be responsible for managing and overseeing the procurement of professional services across the organization. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic guidance to optimize the procurement process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for professional services, including consulting, tax, audit, accounting, banking, legal, and insurance.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic guidance.
  • Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  • Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
  • Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and performance to senior management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on professional services.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
  • This is a hybrid role with in-office expectations of at least 10+ days per month. A strong onsite presence is necessary, candidates must be locally based within a reasonable commute to Takeda's Cambridge, MA offices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
  • Experience in a global or multinational organization.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$205,100.00 - $322,300.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in 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, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsUSA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Company

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.

 

Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future

For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/

Company info
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Location
650 East Kendall Street
Cambridge
MA
02421
United States

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