Head of Plasma Derived Therapies Procurement

Takeda•Cambridge, MA

11d•$212,000 - $333,190•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Plasma Derived Therapies Procurement oversees procurement of goods and services supporting Takeda’s Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) business. The position has end-to-end accountability for maximizing value from external spend across plasma collection devices and consumables, third-party plasma sourcing, BioLife Logistics, and BioLife Real Estate & Facilities. Value encompasses cost, cash, productivity, innovation, risk, and ESG across the global PDT footprint. The role defines and delivers category strategies aligned with business and enterprise objectives, shapes demand, and accelerates initiatives from strategy through implementation and financial realization. It serves as the strategic procurement partner and single point of contact for the PDT BU President and team, integrating procurement input across BioLife, manufacturing sites, and other business areas. The position also contributes to engineering, capital planning, and investment decisions involving external services and infrastructure. The Head builds and leads a high-performing category team, coordinating with Value Delivery, Procurement Solutions, Finance, TBS, Legal, and the business. The role develops strategic supplier partnerships, manages and refreshes the supplier base, and strengthens supplier relationships through supplier relationship management, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews. It also supports supply-chain resilience, third-party risk management, regulatory and safety compliance, sustainability and ESG outcomes, and talent development. The position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with approximately 20–30% international travel expected. The listed U.S. base salary range is $212,000 to $333,190.

Requirements

At least 15 years of experience working in the biotech/pharma industry or another highly regulated industry, with progressive procurement leadership.
Significant progressive procurement leadership experience and substantial exposure to equipment, services, logistics, and/or real estate categories.
Proven experience leading global teams in complex, matrixed multinational organizations.
Fluency in English.
Strong procurement background across varied spend categories and deep mastery of the procurement toolkit.
Proven ability to define and execute differentiated category strategies at scale and drive transformation and results at pace.
Ability to influence stakeholders across sites and partner with regional GSQ, REF, and BU leaders; able to challenge demand and shape decisions.
Track record of delivering value in complex global environments and a strong risk-management mindset.
Effective communication, creative thinking, and ability to drive change.
Ability to inspire, influence, and lead through others.
Experience as a people leader with a demonstrated interest in developing future procurement leaders.
Proven ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to operate and navigate successfully in a highly matrixed environment.
A master’s degree is identified as required, with an example note that an MBA or master’s in Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications, such as CIPS or CPSM, are considered an asset.
Experience in pharma, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience leading global teams in pharma, consumer goods, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement for PDT categories, including plasma collection devices and consumables, third-party plasma sourcing, BioLife Logistics, and BioLife Real Estate & Facilities.
Define and deliver differentiated category strategies aligned with business and enterprise objectives across the global PDT footprint.
Serve as strategic procurement partner and single point of contact for the PDT BU President and team on procurement matters.
Build and lead a high-performing PDT category team, coordinating resources across procurement, the business, Value Delivery, Procurement Solutions, and Finance.
Develop insight-driven category strategies, shape demand, challenge historical practices, and identify new sources of value.
Own a robust pipeline of value-delivery initiatives and coordinate execution with the business, Finance, TBS, and Legal.
Accelerate implementation of initiatives and ensure transparency, tracking, and realization of value in the P&L with Finance.
Build a rationalized, competitive supplier base while balancing supplier consolidation with competition and refreshing the supplier ecosystem.
Develop strategic supplier partnerships, particularly in key categories such as equipment and logistics, and manage relationships through SRM, KPIs, and QBRs.
Contribute to engineering, capital planning, and investment decisions related to external services and infrastructure.
Deliver agreed savings and financial value, optimize total cost of ownership for equipment and services, support BioLife real estate site selection and contracting, and improve working capital through payment terms.
Strengthen third-party risk management, design resilient supply chains, and ensure external services and contractors meet site safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Drive ESG outcomes across PDT spend, including Scope 3 and responsible sourcing, and support decarbonization and resource-efficiency initiatives.
Ensure access to appropriate team capabilities, develop and coach talent, and contribute to the development and realization of the Procurement Strategy.