Global Category Lead - CapEX, MRO, Utilities, FM

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Job Description

Forge Your Path

At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people, and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe, and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Ready to embark on an exciting career journey? Join us in our office location in Zürich, Switzerland and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement, blending the best of both worlds; office collaboration and the comfort of working at home.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Global Category Lead (GCL) CapEx, MRO, Utilities, FM assumes a pivotal role within both the Direct Procurement Leadership Team and the Global Engineering Leadership Team.

The GCL CapEx, MRO, Utilities, FM is tasked with establishing, managing, and nurturing a proficient CapEx, MRO, Utilities, FM Category Team. This encompasses various responsibilities, including recruitment, target setting, performance monitoring, conducting quality assessments, and fostering career development plans.

The role holder is expected to support the development of the relevant Procurement strategies in a complex environment to ensure competitive, best in class suppliers are contracted, focusing on engagement and partnership.

The GCL CapEx, MRO, Utilities, FM holds accountability for ensuring all sourcing projects adhere to Takeda's guidelines, the Global Engineering, and Global Procurement Policy. Sourcing activities must be meticulously conducted and well-documented using designated Takeda tools. Ensure projects are conducted at the highest quality, within time and budget.

The role is expected to exemplify a commitment to compliance and ethical business practices, while also embodying traits of innovation and continuous improvement. Proficiency in Category Management, coupled with adept collaboration and stakeholder management skills, are crucial for achieving Takeda's financial and qualitative objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Consolidate supplier, market, category, and internal business data to develop and implement long-term strategies.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for key strategic projects.
• Oversee ongoing CAPEX, MRO, Utilities, and FM projects, optimizing approval processes as needed.
• Collaborate with the Global Engineering team to improve demand estimates and specifications.
• Aggregate category data for top-down target setting, fostering a continuous improvement approach.
• Lead the risk management activities.
• Create, lead, and coach cross functional global teams through the various stages of the Capital Procurement Process and Category Management and ensure the resources, information and tools are in place for project execution throughout the category, providing expert support and guidance where required.
• Identify budget needs to support the annual operating activities of the category team.
• Work with internal functions to ensure a clear approach is in place to facilitate the simple and effective application of any contracts developed in the category area to be implemented at a global, regional and local level (as needed) including both terms and conditions and sign off procedures

REQUIRED EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of strategic and operational procurement experience, preferably within a regulated industry.
• People management experience with proven track record of leading global cross-functional project teams and delivering material value across complex categories.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous and complex environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
• Experience in negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Strong change management and process improvement skills.
• Proficiency in project and risk management methodologies.
• Familiarity with Strategic Relationship Management principles and techniques.

Desired Qualifications:

• Post-graduate business-related qualification, such as an MBA.
• International strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or management consulting

EVERYONE AT TAKEDA IS A LEADER

All of our employees, at all levels, are leaders who embody our leadership behaviors and live the values that guide the organization. Here are a few of the ways the Global Category Lead will live these leadership behaviors every day:

• Think Strategically: Constructively challenges outdated norms and traditions and provides alternatives; adopts breakthrough ideas, innovations, and initiatives
• Inspire Others: Influences and operates collaboratively across the organization
• Deliver Priorities: Anticipates and resolves complex problems to deliver on project objectives
• Elevate Capabilities: Proactively takes steps to learn and grow

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.
• A global workplace where you’ll work with colleagues from diverse cultures and  backgrounds, and where your unique perspective and experiences will be valued

Please note that the compensation package and benefits differ based on the hiring location. For more details, kindly reach out to the Talent Acquisition Partner.

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.

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time