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　　Job Description

　　The Senior Procurement Agent is responsible for the supporting of all Takeda’s day-to-day Procurement activities, supporting all super users in scope with in-depth Source-to-pay knowledge, both as walk-through assistance as well as executing tasks on behalf of the users with a focus on outstanding people experience.

　　As members of the TBS Procurement Solutions team, you are responsible for:

　　Supporting users’ decisions related to operational supplier management and ensuring compliance to internal processes and policies. This includes but is not limited to identifying existing preferred suppliers, right buying channels and guiding users to use them

　　Supporting supplier selection in alignment with the requirements received from the business.

　　Delivering the end-to-end Procurement process in a compliant, effective and efficient way, with a focus on cycle time and improved user experience

　　Ensuring the right solutions are put in place to enhance people experience, aiming at making users feel supported throughout their Procurement experience.

　　Supporting process improvements, for example by means of flagging issues, concerns and opportunities from the supported countries and BUs and partnering with the Continuous Improvement workstreams

　　Coordinating with the Contract Operations Team where applicable and ensuring all relevant enablements will be activated in time and in parallel to the contract management process

　　Supervising or actively supporting execution of non-contract related PR/POs on behalf of the users, depending on volumes and providing guidance on processes.

　　Acting as additional support for proactive issues resolution, liaising with all other relevant TBS towers and Procurement Solutions teams, and as an additional escalation point for Procurement agent

　　Accountabilities :

　　Support supplier selection , TPRM and on-boarding

　　Ensure all information related to new and existing suppliers are provided on time and made available in the relevant systems

　　Liaise with other TBS towers and GREFP and keep up-to-date with all relevant process updates or changes

　　Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and manage risks upfront, to help customers feel confident and supported

　　Build collaborative relationships based on trust and respect, staying involved until the customers understand the proposed solutions

　　Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines and time constraints; open to an environment where things change constantly.

　　Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives and be agents of change

　　Help with Procurement Agents onboarding and supervision, coordinate response and action plans and ensuring consistency and adherence to the model

　　Skils that will make you succeed in the role:

　　The ability to enhance the people experience for users of the service

　　Mastery of transactional purchasing system solutions and vendor enablement tools

　　Robust understanding of vendor enablement concept; end-to-end process alignment and solution deployment

　　Good knowledge of existing solutions available at Takeda and in TBS or ability to quickly understand interdipencies between processes and teams and to leverage interconnections

　　Creative thinking in problem solving and issue resolution

　　Good communication and strong presentation / consulting skills

　　Bring experts together and facilitate solutions by leveraging others’ knowledge and holding themselves accountable until a solution is shared and agreed

　　Ability to offer holistic solutions and responses, looking at the broader picture

　　Strong business partnering skills, ability to engage others and adapt communication styles to the stakeholders’ needs

　　Build trust through thoroughness and consistency

　　Strong focus on metrics, trends and data and an ability to use it to effectively manage the end to end vendor onboarding process

　　Significant experience in use of ERP systems, SAP Ariba and in-depth knowledge of the underlying processes

　　Understand and enforce processes and polices related to supplier enablement and operational vendor management

　　Qualification and Experience Requirements:

　　Bachelor degree and/or 5+ years of relevant supplier management and enablement experience, Master’s degree is preferred.

　　Experience or knowledge of offshore or shared service operating environments.

　　Knowledge of SAP Ariba, MDG, LINC and internal procedures

　　Business-level fluency in the region's primary operating language.

　　German language would be an asset

　　Deep understanding of transactional purchasing system solutions and vendor enablement tools.

　　Robust understanding of vendor enablement concepts.

　　Good problem-solving skills, communication skills, and business partnering skills.

　　Ability to offer holistic solutions and responses, considering the broader picture.

　　Leadership

　　Proven ability to be self-directed when required but always at the best interests of the wider team

　　Ability to form strong working relationships with key business stakeholders at Sr. Management level, both internally and externally (e.g. suppliers)

　　Excellent communication, listening and influencing skills;, understand customer needs

　　Strong stakeholders’ and relationship management skills

　　Decision-making and Autonomy

　　Technically strong with proven ability to make sound decisions and influence stakeholders

　　Solutions oriented, with the ability to analyse ambiguous problems and develop innovative and timely solutions

　　Broad business acumen with ability to understand the business implications of decisions both for the team and customers

　　Establishes credibility and earns respect team and other stakeholders within.

　　Able to facilitate alignment through effective influencing and stakeholder management

　　Engage with GREFP to understand current and anticipate future requirements

　　Coordinate vendor management-related tasks with CO Team and ensure flawless and continued support to business users

　　Represents TBS and Takeda to the vendor community with professionalism

　　Innovation

　　Challenges the status quo evolve and improve the service offered by offering real and tangible solutions

　　Drive innovation and continuous improvement activities while ensuring business continuity and minimal business disruptions

　　Ensures sharing knowledge and best practices within the team

　　Applies digital environment knowledge to create better solutions and insights

　　Complexity

　　Requires strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, scheduling and meeting deadlines.

　　Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.

　　What Takeda Business Solutions can offer you:

　　No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you a full range of benefits, such as:

　　Your Wealth

　　Competitive Salary

　　Annual Bonus

　　Referral Bonus

　　Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance tec.)

　　Employee Recognition

　　Your Health

　　Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.

　　Eyeglass refund

　　Your Future

　　Group Life Insurance

　　Employee Capital Plans

　　A broad variety of learning platforms

　　Professional Growth opportunities including mentoring program

　　Next-Generation Series – our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1

　　Your Well-Being

　　Subsidized Sport Card

　　Takeda Sport & engagement teams

　　One additional day-off for voluntary activities

　　Fruits in the office, broad variety of coffee and tea

　　Flexible working hours and hybrid working

　　Employee assistance program

　　We don’t do ordinary – at Takeda we unite in diversity!

　　Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.

　　How to Apply:

　　Ready to reimagine your future? Visit takedajobs.com and search for TBS.

　　Join us at Takeda Business Solutions and be part of a collaborative change, where you'll be empowered to challenge the status quo, make a lasting impact, and reimagine the future for yourself and the business.

　　Locations

　　Lodz, Poland

　　Worker Type

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type

　　Regular

　　Time Type

　　Full time