Global Category Manager - Agency of Record
Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 13, 2024
Job Description:
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knowledge.Job DescriptionSCOPEThe Global Category Manager is
responsible for the development and execution of the sub-category
strategy. The Global Category Manager will report to the
Procurement Lead.The Global Category Manager (GCM) plans and leads
category initiatives for a sub-category or a group of complex
sub-categories and develops and implements sub-category strategies
for these spend categories as part of the wider Category Strategy.
The GCM will also lead the Category Strategy through effective
management and engagement (Category Councils, if needed), of both
internal and external stakeholders. The GCM is accountable for a
significant proportion of the overall category savings target and
leads proactive category projects, spanning sourcing projects,
demand management and process re-engineering, as well as managing
sub-category specific supplier performance and innovation
activities to support the delivery of the global and regional
procurement targets and business priorities.The Global Category
Manager is responsible for sub-category specific procurement
activities focused on delivering value for business stakeholders,
minimizing risk, and promoting innovation by providing relevant
market insights and specific sub-category expertise. They will
conduct these activities as part of the Procurement savings
targets, GREFP KPIs and initiatives and business requirements. This
role will be responsible for providing both global and regional
teams with category specific subject matter expertise, executing
strategic sourcing projects, managing procurement initiatives,
supplier relationship management and supporting the delivery of the
operational procurement process where required.The position will
provide financial and business analysis (e.g. Data mining of
Procurement and Financial Systems, output analysis and
interpretation), supporting global market intelligence in the
category area and acting as the focal point for category subject
matter expertise to the global business and procurement community.
Through the application of rigorous Category Management tools,
systems and techniques, the GCM will deliver business value
(operational and financial) in line with the agreed functional and
business goals. They are responsible for partnering with
stakeholders, ensuring procurement's relationship with each of the
in-scope functions. In addition, they will take personal ownership
of large and/or complex arrangements and provide subject matter
expertise for other supply and commercial arrangements as
required.The Global Category Manager will also execute procurement
excellence in the day-to-day buying activity, with full
responsibility for all Statements of Work in the sub-category over
a threshold in value, including the authoring thereof where
required, and will be responsible for attesting to the appropriate
business governance forums that each of these statements of work
represents the best possible value for Takeda. In doing so they
will have a deep understanding of day-to-day buying best practice,
strong stakeholder and supplier engagement skills, and exceptional
negotiation ability.The Global Category Manager will take ownership
of delivering against specific category targets and GREFP KPIs.
This role will fully embrace and adopt the Takeda Leadership
Behaviors, the Procurement Lead will foster an environment that
enables all colleagues to fulfill their purpose and achieve
Takeda's vision while confidently living our values every day
(Integrity, Fairness, Honestly and Perseverance).Financial:Est.
annual revenue range of accountability*: 443 Oku YenEst. annual
budget of responsibility: N/A Oku YenLeadership/People:No. of
direct reports: 0No. of indirect reports: 0Geographic Scope:Global:
YesRegional: Yes*if applicableRESPONSIBILITIESCategory management
and strategy execution
- Lead the development and implementation of the Category
strategy at sub-category levels with support of the Procurement
lead alignment with organizational objectives, market dynamics and
internal stakeholder needs.
- Provide specific sub-category input to inform wider category
and Procurement targets and be responsible for the delivery of
sub-category savings targets.
- Develop and manage a project pipeline of initiatives and
opportunities (including savings, productivity, risk management,
technology and innovation) using internal and external benchmarking
data and subject matter expertise.
- Lead strategic initiatives within the relevant sub-category
(i.e. Category Councils, engagement guidelines, cash flow
initiatives, risk management, etc.) ensuring alignment between
sub-category activities, regional/global requirements and the wider
category plan.
- Lead interaction with Regional Category Managers and others to
ensure alignment on category plan and support with the execution of
regional category activities where required.
- Successfully create and execute Procurement annual plan
(global/regional as required) using both external and internal
market intelligence.
- Collaborate with global and regional Procurement teams, Takeda
Business Services, Legal and other functions to help execute
effective category strategies including buying channels and
negotiation strategies.
- Lead the communication of sub-category strategies, performance
metrics (KPIs) and initiatives to internal business stakeholders to
ensure a fully integrated and aligned approach.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key
agencies, ensuring effective communication, collaboration and
alignment with organizational needs and expectations.
- Accountable for contract negotiations on behalf of Takeda to
secure favorable terms, pricing and service level agreements, while
ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements,
including SOWs and other service agreements.
- Drive cost saving initiatives through strategic sourcing,
competitive bidding, vendor consolidation and supply base
management in line with procurement targets and KPIs.
- Lead risk identification and mitigation processes to ensure
minimal impact to Takeda business processes and reputation.
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management initiatives across the
strategic supply base, reporting on supplier performance, embracing
supplier led innovation (where appropriate), issuing constructive
feedback and ensuring that any supplier performance risks and
issues are resolved on a timely basis to end user
satisfaction.
- Champion GREFP values and initiatives including supplier
diversity and sustainability across procurement, supporting
functions and the wider Takeda business.Procurement Excellence
- Lead the translation of the relevant sub-category strategy(s)
into day-to-day buying activity for the regions (i.e. US Region)
through the development and maintenance of best practice buying
channels, procurement content (pricing, terms, service catalogues,
buying guides etc).
- Partner with budget holders and buyers within the region's
business to ensure a frictionless, rapid, and effective day-to-day
buying experience.
- Lead the creation of statements of work to ensure best possible
terms, clarity of deliverables, and maximum value for Takeda,
including making representations to business unit leadership that
each statement of work is of the expected Takeda standard.
- Work with suppliers to drive high quality statements of work
through the creation of templates and standard ways of
working.
- Responsible for the realization of savings on each day-to-day
buy through the effective application of rates, appropriate demand
management techniques, and where applicable negotiation with
suppliers.
- Deliver contract negotiations on behalf of Takeda to secure
favorable terms, pricing and statements of work, while ensuring
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and facilitate discussions between category leadership,
Global Procurement Centre of Excellence, Takeda Business Services
(TBS), Legal Operations, Finance, IT and other relevant
stakeholders to drive process and systems improvements that create
a better day to day buying experience for stakeholders and improves
value realization by Takeda.
- Provide regular feedback to category managers on operational
buying trends, leveraging all available data, to inform category
strategy adjustments.Other activities
- Manage relationships with key business stakeholders in
partnership with the Procurement Lead.
- Work to socialize procurement and category management best
practices within the business (i.e. increased utilization of
preferred suppliers, SoW optimization and the use of BuyEasy@Takeda
etc.) in partnership with the Procurement Lead.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including
business partners, Procurement CoE, Finance and Takeda Business
Solutions to ensure alignment.
- Clearly demonstrate, actively coach and encourage the team to
adopt and embrace the Takeda Leadership Behaviors (Think
Strategically, Inspire others, Deliver Priorities, Elevate
Capabilities).
- Foster a climate that inspires, enables, encourages open
dialogue, feedback and diverse opinions.
- Promote collaboration, trust and respect among team members and
the wider Takeda business.
- Ensure compliance with Takeda training
requirements.CAPABILITIES
- Strategic thinking (with the ability to multi-task, think
critically and prioritize).
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and
presentation skills.
- Superior customer service and relationship-building skills, and
business partnering abilities.
- Category strategy creation and execution.
- Operational buying experience in the category.
- Stakeholder engagement experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Market and supplier knowledge.
- Punctuality, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, etc.EXPERIENCE
- BA or BS required, MBA or Master's Degree with Supply
Chain/Procurement emphasis preferred.
- 12 plus years strategic and operational procurement experience
with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced
strategic sourcing methodologies.
- Minimum of 12 years working in biotech/pharma industry, or
other highly regulated industries, with progressive leadership of
procurement.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience working in a complex global
environment.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of Category Management, Operational
Buying, and Supplier Relationship Management.
- Strong sub-category expertise and proven sourcing
track-record.
- Exceptionally skilled at stakeholder management.
- Experience in project and risk management.
- Strong and proven negotiation, leadership and communication
skills.
- Direct experience in category management and development of
category strategies.
- Proven Financial and Business Acumen.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Some business travel may be required.Takeda Compensation and
Benefits SummaryWe 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:Boston, MAU.S. Base
Salary Range:$169,400.00 - $266,200.00The 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-term incentives. 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 StatementTakeda 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.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time
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