Head of Technical Investment Procurement

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES: 

• Lead enterprise-wide Technical Investment Procurement with end-to-end accountability for maximising the enterprise value generated from external spend (cost, cash, productivity, innovation, risk, ESG).

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

• Act as strategic procurement partner to the Head of Engineering and the Head of Real Estate & Facilities, co-owning the value delivered from external spend across manufacturing sites and the real estate & facilities footprint, including asset performance, reliability and lifecycle cost optimisation.

• Manage ~$3.2B of Technical Services spend globally (Site Technical Services, MRO, Equipment, Capital Projects, Utilities, Facilities, Real Estate) and lead the Technical Services category team as a member of the Procurement Leadership Team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Category Strategy: Develop differentiated, insight-driven category strategies aligned to enterprise priorities; embed lifecycle thinking (capex vs opex trade-offs, maintenance strategies, asset renewal); actively shape demand (scope, specifications, delivery models) to optimise total value, not just price.

• Financial Impact & TCO: Deliver agreed savings and financial value capture opportunities through holistic spend management (incl. demand management); drive total cost of ownership optimisation across assets, services and capital investments; improve working capital through disciplined payment terms and contract structuring.

• Value Delivery: Own and deliver a robust pipeline of initiatives aligned to value targets; orchestrate cross-functional delivery with Finance, TBS and Legal; ensure transparency, tracking and realisation of value to the P&L; translate delivery into measurable site-level outcomes (uptime, cost per unit, maintenance efficiency).

• Supplier Base Management: Build a high-performing, rationalised and competitive supplier base; implement performance-based models; own SRM, KPIs and QBRs with strategic suppliers; ensure commercial models and contracts capture value beyond cost (productivity gains, outcome-based pricing, innovation sharing); drive standardisation of supplier performance management across sites.

• Supplier Ecosystem & Innovation: Build strategic supplier partnerships in key categories (maintenance services, EPC/EPCM contractors, integrated facility management providers); systematically extract supplier-led innovation and productivity gains (predictive maintenance, automation, energy efficiency, delivery model redesign) and scale them across sites.

• Business Partnering: Serve as strategic partner to the Head of Engineering (within GSQ and PDT), the Head of Real Estate & Facilities (within Global Finance) and their teams; create transparency on external spend; influence how sites and functions allocate external spend; contribute to capital planning and investment decisions related to external services and infrastructure.

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

• Sustainability & ESG: Drive ESG outcomes across Technical Services spend (Scope 3, responsible sourcing, energy efficiency, emissions reduction); allocate spend purposefully across the ecosystem of partners (environmental sustainability, human rights, diversity, equity and inclusion); support decarbonisation and resource efficiency initiatives across manufacturing sites and facilities.

• Process & Technology: Improve speed and user experience of procurement by leveraging technology, process optimisation and driving automation; enable sites to meet production, quality and compliance targets through high-performing external services and suppliers.

• 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 and actively manage succession pipeline; contribute to the development of the Procurement Strategy and lead its realisation.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

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

• Significant senior procurement experience in manufacturing or GxP-regulated industries, including direct exposure to Technical Services categories (Site Technical Services, MRO, Equipment, Capital Projects, Utilities, Facilities, Real Estate).

• Proven track record of leading global category teams and managing large, multi-region spend portfolios.

• Fluent in English

• Technical Services procurement experience: Strong background in procurement within manufacturing or GxP-regulated environments, with exposure to facilities, utilities and capital projects.

• Category management track record: Proven ability to define and execute differentiated category strategies at scale; distinctive thought leadership to deliver strong value for the business; ability to build a culture of accountability and performance.

• Stakeholder influence: Credible partner for stakeholders across sites and 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 with a strong risk management mindset.

• Communication skills: Ability to think creatively, engage in effective communication and act as 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.

• Organisational skills: Comfortable navigating and operating successfully in a highly matrixed environment whilst achieving common objectives.

• Negotiation skills: Recognised expert in negotiation; provides strategic guidance on high-stakes negotiations.

• Contract management: Applies contract management principles independently in moderately complex situations.

• Budget & project management: Creates and manages budgets effectively and leads projects with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, in moderately complex situations.

• Change management: Applies change management strategies effectively in moderately complex scenarios.

• 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 global business partners, category teams, and key suppliers

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$212,000.00 - $333,190.00

The 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 Statement

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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