Head of Plasma Derived Therapies Procurement

OBJECTIVES:

• Lead Procurement for specialized Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) categories (Plasma collection devices and consumables, 3rd party Plasma sourcing, BioLife Logistics, BioLife Real Estate & Facilities) with end-to-end accountability for maximizing enterprise value from external spend (cost, cash, productivity, innovation, risk, ESG).

• Define differentiated, well-articulated category strategies in line with business objectives and orchestrate resources across procurement and the business to deliver them across the global PDT footprint.

• Act as strategic procurement partner to the PDT BU President and their team, co-owning the value delivered from external spend across BioLife, manufacturing sites, and the rest of the business; serve as single point of contact for PDT on all procurement matters.

• Build and lead a high-performing PDT category team, leveraging Value Delivery, Procurement Solutions, and Finance resources to serve PDT’s specific needs and priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Category Strategy delivery: Develop differentiated, insight-driven category strategies aligned to enterprise priorities; actively shape demand (scope, specifications, delivery models) to optimize total value; drive bold, non-incremental approaches that challenge historical practices and unlock new sources of value.

• Value delivery: Own and deliver a robust pipeline of initiatives aligned to value targets; orchestrate cross-functional delivery with the business, Finance, TBS, and Legal; provide strategic and executional guidance to the Value Delivery and Procurement Solutions teams.

• Accelerated execution: Drive accelerated execution of initiatives, reducing cycle times from strategy to implementation to meet PDT’s target transformation pace; ensure transparency, tracking, and realization of value to the P&L in collaboration with Finance.

• Supplier Base management: Build a high-performing, rationalized, and competitive supplier base; balance consolidation with competition; continuously refresh the supplier ecosystem to access new capabilities, innovation, and advantageous cost structures.

• Strategic supplier partnerships: Build strategic supplier partnerships in key categories (e.g., equipment, logistics); leverage equipment suppliers to improve asset lifecycle performance; own and strengthen relationships with strategic suppliers through SRM, KPIs, and QBRs.

• Business Partnering: Serve as strategic partner to the PDT BU President and their team; integrate inputs from all procurement categories and act as the single interface to PDT; act as a key contributor to engineering, capital planning, and investment decisions related to external services and infrastructure.

• Financial impact: Deliver agreed savings and financial value capture opportunities; drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization across equipment and services; support the BioLife strategy through strong real estate site selection and contracting; improve working capital through disciplined payment terms.

• Risk & Compliance: Strengthen third-party risk management (e.g., supply continuity, EHS, regulatory/GxP compliance, contractor risk); design resilient supply chains; ensure external services and contractors operate in full alignment with site-level safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Sustainability & ESG: Drive ESG outcomes across PDT spend (Scope 3, responsible sourcing); support or drive decarbonization and resource efficiency initiatives across manufacturing sites and facilities; allocate spend purposefully across the partner ecosystem.

• Capabilities & Team leadership: Build and lead a high-performing, business-oriented category team; ensure access to the right capabilities (tools, expertise, CoEs); develop and coach talent; contribute to the development of the Procurement Strategy and lead its realization.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Masters’ degree required (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Supply Chain, Finance, or related field) preferred.

• At least 15 years working in biotech/pharma industry, or other highly regulated industries, with progressive leadership of procurement.

• Significant years of progressive procurement leadership experience, with substantial exposure to equipment, services, logistics, and/or real estate categories, ideally within pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.

• Proven experience leading global teams in complex, matrixed multinational organizations, ideally within pharma, consumer goods, or industrial sectors.

• Fluent in English

• Equipment and services procurement experience: Strong background in procurement with exposure to a range of different spend categories; deep mastery of the procurement toolkit and ability to deploy it across areas in scope.

• Category management track record: Proven ability to define and execute differentiated category strategies at scale; distinctive thought leadership; strong entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to drive transformation, challenge the status quo, and deliver results at pace.

• Stakeholder influence: Credible partner for stakeholders across sites, with regional GSQ, REF, and BU leaders across Takeda’s footprint; able to challenge demand and shape decisions.

• Commercial and delivery acumen: Track record of delivering value in complex, global environments; strong risk management mindset.

• Communication skills: Ability to think creatively, engage in effective communication, and be a driver of change.

• Leadership skills: Strong ability to inspire, influence, and lead through others.

• People skills: Experienced people leader, able to demonstrate passion for developing future procurement leaders.

• Partnering skills: Proven track record of building effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Organizational skills: Comfortable operating in a highly matrixed environment and demonstrated ability to successfully navigate it while achieving common objectives.

• Language skills: Fluent in English.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

None required. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) considered an asset.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Standard office-based role. Occasional travel required (see Travel Requirements).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Approximately 20–30% international travel expected to engage with PDT business partners, category teams, and key suppliers.