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Planner Buyer (12 months Contract)

Singapore, Singapore
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On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you’ll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that’s applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms:

  • Small Molecules
  • Biologics
  • Plasma
  • Cell and Gene

As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact — on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.

Job ID R0148544 Date posted 05/05/2025 Location Singapore, Singapore

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Job Description

The Buyer, Analyst II is responsible for managing and optimizing various aspects of the supply chain process. This role involves planning, inventory management, and improving logistics operations to support business goals. The position contributes to Takeda's mission by ensuring efficient and effective supply chain operations.

How you will contribute:
* Manage projects and processes independently with limited supervision
* Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals
* Apply basic principles of inventory management in routine situations
* Develop experience with data analysis tools to improve supply chain processes
* Negotiate with suppliers on contract terms in straightforward scenarios
* Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain smooth operations

Skills and qualifications:
* Applies basic principles of inventory management in routine situations under supervision
* Developing experience with data analysis tools, applying findings to improve supply chain processes
* Negotiates with suppliers on contract terms in straightforward scenarios, with guidance
* Manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain smooth operations
* Utilizes supply chain optimization techniques in familiar contexts to enhance efficiency
* Handles contract management tasks for procurement of goods and services, following standard procedures
* Solves common problems in supply chain processes by following established guidelines
* Communicates effectively with team members and external partners to resolve operational issues
* Provides customer service by addressing client concerns in line with company policies
* Works collaboratively within teams to achieve business goals
* Engages in strategic planning to anticipate supply chain challenges
* Analyzes market trends to advise on potential impacts to service levels

As an early-career professional, you handle problems of limited scope and complexity, adhering to established policies and procedures. Your decision-making is within a defined scope, using standardized methods to analyze situations and data. You are developing knowledge of basic principles, theories, and concepts, and beginning to apply industry practices and standards. Typically, this role requires some relevant experience, with contributions mostly related to task-specific activities. Your primary contacts are with your immediate team, and you work under moderate direction and close supervision, following specific, detailed instructions.

Locations

SGP - Singapore - Woodlands

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time
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    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

Data & Digital


Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients — it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

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  • Honesty

  • Perseverance

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