Sourcing Associate

Location: IND - Bengaluru

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OBJECTIVES

• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for defined Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories (e.g. Professional Services, HR, Facilities, Sales & Marketing) or spend thresholds under guidance of the Sourcing Lead.
• Support the Source-to-Contract process through market research, spend analysis, proposal evaluation, and contract management.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers, driving value and competitive advantage to Takeda.
• Will have a primary anchor position but would be expected to flex and work across other categories as appropriate
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ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sourcing Execution & Rf(X) Management

• Engagement with operational stakeholders presenting requirements for sourcing, as well as category strategies developed by category managers
• Execute RFI, RFP, and RFQ events for Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories under Sourcing Lead guidance, adhering to Takeda procurement policies. Flexibility to work in other categories too
• Prepare sourcing documentation: scope of work, supplier questionnaires, evaluation criteria, and tender packages
• Manage supplier communication during sourcing events; coordinate Q&A and maintain event trackers in SAP Ariba
• Ensure all sourcing activities are documented accurately and completed within agreed timelines
• Partner with supporting functions for execution of activities

Market & Supplier Research

• Conduct supplier market research and maintain up-to-date supplier landscape knowledge across assigned Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers; gather capability, compliance, and pricing information
• Gather pricing benchmarks and market intelligence to support category strategy and sourcing recommendations in SAP Ariba

Contract & Supplier Administration

• Support contract drafting, review coordination, and approval workflows per Takeda Legal and Compliance requirements
• Maintain contract records; monitor renewals, expirations, and performance milestones
• Support supplier onboarding, due diligence, and ethical sourcing compliance checks

Data Analysis & KPI Reporting

• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare structured, objective evaluation summaries for Sourcing Lead review
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities; feed findings into the category savings pipeline
• Support KPI monitoring to help the team track procurement's contribution; maintain data accuracy

Value Delivery & Governance

• Contribute to delivery of savings targets by identifying value opportunities within assigned Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories, as well as in other categories
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with Takeda procurement policies, SOPs, and governance standards
• Support preferred supplier utilization initiatives
• Interface to Operational Procurement (Procurement Solutions)
• Collaborate with operational buyers in Central Finance on execution and service delivery
• Ensure smooth handover of sourcing inputs and outputs for operational Rf(X) execution

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education

Bachelor Degree in relevant field

Behavioral

• As members of Global Procurement, you are expected to demonstrate ways of working that support our strategic ambition and shape how we create value for Takeda. You will contribute to a procurement function that:
• Shapes strategy upstream through close business partnership
• Deliver total enterprise value beyond savings
• Takes ownership of spend and outcomes end to end
• Uses curiosity, insights, and data to drive better decisions
• These principles define how we partner with the business, our suppliers, and each other. Role-specific examples of these behaviors are embedded throughout the objectives, accountability, and skills outlined in this job description.

Competencies and skills

Experience

4+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably in a Lifesciences, professional services, or marketing/commercial environment. Exposure to RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and supplier evaluation preferred. Pharmaceutical, biotech, or professional services/marketing services experience an advantage. Sourcing experience across the indirect categories.

Technical skills

• Understanding of Source-to-Contract processes, procurement guidelines, and supplier management principles
• Basic familiarity with Indirect and Commercial Indirect categories
• Proficiency with e-Sourcing tools (SAP Ariba preferred) and strong data skills in Excel / Google Sheets
• Ability to analyze supplier proposals and prepare structured evaluation summaries and attention to detail; strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for digital and AI improvements in procurement ways of working Collaborative and diplomatic, with demonstrated track record of operating successfully with limited day-to-day direction and ambiguity.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills both oral and written.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft desk top applications (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel) and experienced with using Generative / Agentic AI
• Languages: Fluent written and spoken English

Locations

IND - Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time