Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

Job Title : Global Category Buyer External Manufacturing - Large Molecules

~ Develops, implements, executes and optimizes sourcing strategies in support of M&S EM based on supplier, technology and market intelligence respecting global category management guidance. Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.
About Sanofi:
We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system - and innovative pipeline - enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives.
Conduct supplier and technology market analysis with specific benchmarking reviews as required; Contribute to the Sanofi Procurement sourcing team and Business Partners (lead specifiers) to build innovative category and/or sub-category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi.
Anticipate and consolidate all business needs to develop action plans, execute negotiations and facilitate implementation specific to category and/or sub-category.
Ensure procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk. Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality...) Scope is on global level and includes multiple M&S sites/entities globally.
Travel between sites and or vendors will be necessary at some interval.
Accountable for optimizing purchasing of goods and services within Global EM to meet the needs of internal customers, in compliance with the purchasing/sourcing orientations and company procedures.
Provide to procurement network: Utilize Lean Concept to drive the resolution of issues and improve supplier performance.
Where applicable, be accountable on achieving Inventory targets (shared with Supply Chain function).
Ensure proper BP at global/regional level, with global/regional IA stakeholders, as it pertains to Outsourcing.
Act as Procurement focal point for pre-defined subjects and as a facilitator for the purchasing function.
Ensure consistency, communication and integration within the M&S, Business and Procurement network as it pertains to Global EM.
Actively support business partnering activities in collaboration with Procurement peers.
Develop and maintain strong interfaces with P2P, Finance, Legal and all other relevant teams.
Procurement Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics and CSR:
Ensure Procurement skills are robust & current via Procurement Academy and other ad hoc offerings.
Take part in regular training sessions to audits requirements.
Bachelor's Degree required.

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, operations, engineering, quality or related fields.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience highly preferred.
• Experience with contract manufacturing/third-party manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English required.

Preferred demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures.
Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams locally and in international network.
SAP) and financial practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Management.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.

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