Supplier Performance and Compliance Strategist (SOCIAL CIRCLE)

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Job Description

About the role

The Supplier Quality Management Senior Analyst is responsible for identifying, coaching, and managing suppliers to ensure they meet Takedas quality standards and policies. This role supports strong supplier performance and compliance, contributing to Takedas mission of better health and a brighter future.

As a Senior Analyst, youll address moderately scoped challenges using sound judgment within defined procedures and policies. Youll apply industry practices and general knowledge to keep projects on track, primarily collaborating internally with subordinates and supervisors, with minimal external interaction.

How you will contribute

• Execute global supplier and material/product management activities for locally assigned suppliers, including:

  • Building strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders

  • Creating and maintaining product/material specifications

  • Resolving material-related issues in collaboration with production, Quality Control, and global manufacturers

  • Managing supplier qualifications, audits, and quality agreements

  • Handling supplier notifications of change and related change controls

  • Monitoring supplier performance

• Support a collaborative and team-oriented environment

• Drive strategic oversight of external auditing and supplier quality to ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and product quality standards

• Ensure compliance with global audit and specification policies, procedures, and standards

• Coordinate with Global Supplier Quality and audit planning teams to assign auditors for critical local suppliers

• Escalate critical audit findings, material issues, and supplier performance concerns promptly

• Conduct external audits as needed and support global due diligence efforts by providing quality-related risk assessments and resolutions

• Execute supplier qualification and specification programs on schedule and provide performance metrics to support continuous improvement

• Partner across Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to align on business priorities

• Collaborate with global teams including Quality Auditing, Supplier Quality, SBO, and Global Quality Compliance to support strategy, change management, and knowledge sharing

• Engage routinely with external business partners and suppliers

What you bring to Takeda

• Bachelors degree in Sciences, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years in biotech, biologics, or pharma

• Experience in manufacturing, quality operations, and regulatory inspections preferred

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, Quality Systems, and risk management

• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills

• Proficient in key systems and tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, TrackWise, VEEVA, JDE)

• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and ability to drive change

• Skilled in supplier performance management, escalation handling, and cross-functional collaboration

• Strategic mindset with awareness of industry trends and global complexity

Other Job Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 15 lbs

• May require a mix of sedentary work and facility observation

• Must comply with gowning and protective clothing requirements in controlled environments

• Restrictions on personal items (make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, etc.) in manufacturing areas

• May work in cold, wet, or confined environments

• Willingness to work supplemental hours, including weekends, as needed

• Occasional travel (up to 5%)

Where You Will Be

Our Social Circle manufacturing site is one of the largest biotech facilities in the world, dedicated to producing plasma-derived therapies that improve lives. Located east of Atlanta, the site spans over 1.1 million square feet and integrates cutting-edge manufacturing, labs, and collaborative workspaces.

Recognized with an ISPE Facility of the Year Award Honorable Mention in 2019, the site reflects Takedas commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and employee well-being. With over 1,200 team members, Social Circle plays a vital role in Takedas global manufacturing network.

Learn more: Takeda's Manufacturing Site in Social Circle

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings

• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days

• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Work Paths

• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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U.S. Base Salary Range:

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic pr]]> <