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Job Description

Forge Your Path

Senior Procurement Business Partner is responsible for the procurement activities necessary to support the smooth operations of the internal manufacturing site within the Biologics Operating Unit.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Senior Procurement Business Partner you are the key contact to translate the requirements of business requestor to Procurement activities, providing appropriate challenges to demand or specification where relevant. You will ensure the correct balance of resources is utilized to deliver projects, and as such be able to deliver best-in-class procurement support to the organization. This is a hands-on role, where you will be engaged in conducting RFPs, negotiating contracts, and lead supplier relationship management meetings.  You will also manage compliance with procurement responsibilities in line with local business requirements, with a focus on meeting the agreed local business. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Senior Procurement Business Partner holds responsibilities and accountabilities in 9 key areas:
1. Continuity of Supply and Services
2. Project Support
3. Cost Control
4. Stakeholder Management
5. Supplier Relationship management
6. Procurement Alignment
7. Sourcing
8. Compliance
9. Staff development (one direct report)

You will:
•    Collaborate with the Global Manufacturing site management team and other key functions, including Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Warehouse, while upholding Takeda’s code of conduct and ethics.
•    Ensure compliance with procurement responsibilities by aligning with local business requirements and facilitating the provision of goods and services from external suppliers.
•    Manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiations, pricing agreements, issue resolution, project oversight, and performance reporting.
•    Guarantee supply continuity, reliability, and risk mitigation.
•    Handle local spend categories, ad-hoc purchases, e-sourcing, and transactional contracting. Convert global contracts into local agreements and support their implementation.
•    Supervise one direct report.
•    Collaborate with divisional and corporate procurement teams to co-develop and leverage category strategies.
•    Drive savings opportunities, economies of scale, risk mitigation, supplier collaboration, and alignment with divisional and corporate goals, metrics, and processes.

Required Education, Behavioural Competencies and Skills: 
•    Educated to degree level, preferably in a business-related field.
•    10 years of relevant Sourcing & Procurement experience with experience in supporting cost reduction projects, value improvement programs, basic contracting, eSourcing and spot buying, preferably in a biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
•    Demonstrated understanding of some or the entire major spend categories and potential cost levers or market fundamentals.
•    Experience or demonstrated understanding in Category Management principles and frameworks and the development of sourcing strategies
•    Proven Financial and Business Acumen (e.g. TCO, TEI, NPV & Cost Modeling)
•    Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multi-project and multi-product manufacturing industry.
•    Experience in providing customer support over multiple countries.
•    Experience or knowledge of offshore or shared service operating environments.
•    Expert proficiency in basic MS Office© software.

Preferred:
•    Post-graduate business-related qualification
•    Demonstrated ability in collating, organizing, analyzing and reporting complex financial data with solid grounding in basic procurement and financial processes and systems.
•    Pharmaceutical Industry or Management Consulting experience
•    Any Professional Purchasing (e.g. CIPS) or Finance related licenses or certifications would be considered advantageous
•    French language skills 

What Takeda can offer you:
No investment we make pays greater dividends thank taking good care of our people. We offer you:
•    A meaningful career, grounded in our values.
•    Continuous professional growth and global careers.
•    A diverse and inclusive network of colleagues.
•    Flexible work environment, including hybrid working.
•    A collaborative culture encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and agile thinking.
•    A comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Takeda, the commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is a personal one. Our team is one that spans over 80 different countries, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. These diverse perspectives reflect the perspectives of the patients who rely on the treatments we develop.
That’s why we aim to build a more inclusive and equitable environment. In doing so, everyone within
Takeda can collaborate in a space free of fear or judgment. This is a culture where all are free to speak up.
Where each employee can contribute and grow as an individual while feeling a sense of belonging at Takeda.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via our online tool. 

For any questions or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner: 
Natalia Sadowska
Email: natalia.sadowska@takeda.com 

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LocationsCHE - Neuchatel

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time