Category Associate – Contingent Labor
Core
Member of Takeda's Indirect Procurement team supporting category strategy and execution for Contingent Labor through market insights, data-driven analysis, and effective delivery of procurement initiatives.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Contingent Labor)
Builds
Global Contingent Labor category strategy, supplier selection, onboarding, segmentation, negotiations, governance, and performance management.
Domain
Healthcare/Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, Indirect Procurement, Contingent Labor
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, market intelligence, contract administration, stakeholder collaboration, project management, commercial acumen, ERP systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Subject-matter expertise in Contingent Labor, experience in healthcare/biotech/pharma, digital/automation/AI-enabled solutions knowledge
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Wave, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Co-lead and execute global Contingent Labor category strategy; Lead end-to-end initiatives from opportunity identification to value realization; Identify opportunities for cost, innovation, risk, and sustainability; Manage relationships with global and regional stakeholders; Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management; Develop category updates, recommendations, and business cases.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
