Aligned with the Global Data, Digital and Technology organization’s ambition to transform Takeda into a leading digital biopharmaceutical company, TBS is a driver of the latest technology and next generation capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and analytics, while being agile at scale. With a clear line of sight to the patient, we create seamless experiences that free up our partners’ and colleagues’ time to focus on our purpose – better health for people, brighter future for the world.
This role supports the Procurement Managers in the execution of sourcing activities to identify qualified suppliers who can meet Takeda’s operational and quality requirements at the most logical price. This role is focused on the end-to-end sourcing activities from the invitation of potential suppliers to participate in online RFx activities to the final award for the most suitable suppliers.
Engagement with stakeholders on related activities such as facilitation of vendor data management (for RFx/event readiness, such as updating suppliers’ information & supplier cleansing), establishment of e-catalogs by coordinating with Procurement stakeholders, and continuous improvements on the sourcing operations form part of this role.
This role is expected to support projects from the commercial offices and manufacturing plants in the Asia, including Oceania and Japan.
Key objectives include:
• Ensure appropriate supplier due diligence checks are performed at the supplier enablement stage as part of the pre-qualification process.
• SPOC for (new) suppliers in the operational and technical onboarding process.
• Manage progress of supplier onboarding /off-boarding process within agreed timelines.
• Engage and coordinate tasks with other TBS procurement solutions teams to ensure efficiency and quality of support in supplier onboarding / enablement activities.
• Raise issues related to non-compliance to procurement and supplier management guidelines.