Global Mro, Automation,

vor 7 Monaten


Wien, Österreich Takeda Pharmaceutical Vollzeit

Are you an experienced Category Manager with Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and Procurement Automation expertise?

Do you want to build something next-gen and innovative, while contributing to a greater purpose?

As we continue our digital transformation and experience rapid growth in the U.S. and Europe, Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is now hiring a **Global MRO, Automation, & 3D Printing Category Manager **with a passion for strategic sourcing, digital solutions, and helping patients.

This is a vital role within the **TBS Procurement Solutions function **— consisting of a central team in Lodz and regional teams dotted across the globe. Together, we create value by providing sourcing and supplier enablement support to Global Real Estate, Facilities, and Procurement (GREFP) above threshold and transactional procurement services to the business.

Here, you will help TBS realize our inspiring vision to build and deliver simplified, innovative solutions by unlocking the value of data for our global business. This, in turn, empowers Takeda’s unwavering commitment to patients.

**INSPIRED BY PATIENTS. POWERED BY YOU.**

As a **Global MRO, Automation, & 3D Printing Category Manager**, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the overall strategy for assigned categories in accordance with business and fiscal guidelines for terms and conditions, quality, cost, and availability in meeting overall company objective. This individual will be the focal point for sourcing, contract development, and new supplier development as well as supplier management and supplier performance.

**Accelerate value & make an impact by**:
Category Management & Delivery (40%)
- Aligning with businesses and manufacturing sites, including local procurement, on functional strategies (Manufacturing/Engineering/Quality/SC).
- Combining internal and external information to develop innovative category/material strategies.
- Personally developing, leading, and managing larger sub-categories.
- Ensuring preferred supplier lists are updated and maintained for assigned categories/commodities/services.
- Initiating, leading, and standardizing market research activities within the categories: conducting industry analysis, analyzing global market trends, and monitoring supplier financial performance.
- Establishing relationships with key suppliers to leverage new technologies and processes.
- Developing an end-to-end category strategy with short-term, mid-term, and long-term improvement plans.
- Engaging in various activities, including market research, demand management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Utilizing established tools/systems and adhere to policies.
- Monitoring category spend and evaluate options to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Reporting regularly on savings and price developments.
- Gaining management approval and establish cross-functional Category Management Teams (GCMT).
- Sharing success stories in procurement communications.
- Analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thinking.

Client/Internal Relations (25%)
- Meeting regularly with stakeholders (including Business and Site Procurement) to ensure alignment and gather feedback.
- Maintaining a high level of client focus and adaptability in a changing environment.
- Fostering close relationships with both suppliers and relevant client groups, optimizing value and service continuity.
- Demonstrating value delivery to VP/Sr. Dir/Dir level stakeholders to secure client buy-in.
- Engaging leaders to gain insights and perspectives.
- Tailoring services to align with business area needs, strategies, and priorities.
- Explaining procurement practices and the benefits to the organization, emphasizing Supplier Relationship Management.
- Upholding Takeda values in all relationships, including with suppliers.
- Improving business engagement and develop action plans where necessary.
- Effectively addressing urgent business needs.
- Supporting Inventory goals.
- Possessing knowledge of best procurement practices for the category/sub-categories.
- Collaborating with the business to co-develop and execute sourcing strategies, utilizing appropriate tools.
- Leading/supporting crisis management for supply issue resolution.
- Supporting technology transfer activities for Procurement and local sourcing upon request.

Processes, Metrics & Execution (10%)
- Reviewing supplier performance reports for quality, service, and delivery consistency.
- Communicating Supplier Performance Ratings (SPR) to suppliers and lead improvement programs for service and delivery, coordinating quality aspects.
- Tracking progress against objectives and providing audience-specific updates.
- Collaborating with Global Internal Audit and other functions to ensure policy compliance and audit remediation.
- Managing negotiation and contract processes.
- Ensuring timely procurement of contract services in collaboration with the client.
- Creating, prioritizing,



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