Category Buyer, Sales, Insights & Patient Services, Africa & Middle East

Location(s):Barcelona, Spain

Job type:Permanent & Full time

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France with one purpose: Chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. 

The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence though Diversity.

Sanofi operates in 90 countries with 91 000 employees worldwide, working in 59 manufacturing and 20 Research & Development (R&D) sites. In 2022 business net income was €10.3 Billion, delivered by 4 Global Business Units: Specialty care, Consumer Healthcare, Vaccines & General Medicines.

Sanofi covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, rare diseases, etc. 

About the job

Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer is reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, member of the Sanofi executive committee. The Procurement organization is divided into five Domains (Manufacturing & Supply, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, Scientific & Medical and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Center of Excellence & Transformation.  The yearly spend coverage is around 15B€ with a special focus on Procurement excellence, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability. Closely collaborating with Finance, Business Operations and Business Units, Procurement is instrumental in achieving cost efficiency and savings. Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing Business Operational Impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 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. As Regional sales, insights & Patient services Buyer – Africa & Middle East within the Marketing & Sales domain, you will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing for the category of spend & geographic scope assigned, and across all business units. 

This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal business teams to support their objectives, assist with building project scopes, consolidate all business needs and specification, conduct Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts renewals, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers. 

The geographic scope of this position is Africa & Middle East

Your main responsibilities

Operations Management

• Support the Global Lead Buyer or the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure the strategy's execution
• Deliver savings pipeline in line with targets 
• Lead RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for your category  
• Contribute to and/or leads local projects according to Category Management 
• Report on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities you are in charge of
• Stay informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to you category area  
• Undertake benchmarking against other industries and best practices 
• Run SRM program with suppliers of your scope 
• Support pre/post-audit management, Crisis management  
• Maintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to Risk/CSR/Compliance, and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team members  
• Identifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures Audit management 

Stakeholder Management

• Develops strong partnerships with your key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them  
• Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input 

About you

Experience

3+ years' experience in Procurement or related field

Soft Skills/ Technical skills

You should demonstrate sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including transversal / project management skills as well as management skills in a multi-cultural environment: 

• Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes  
• Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results  
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly  
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent priorities/projects  
• Defines and balances strategic priorities against immediate operational challenges  
• Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills   
• Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc 
• Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo  
• Creativity in imagining new processes, innovative ideas, and solutions  
• Possesses strong competency in partnering with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes   
• Encourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groups  
• Strong planning, problem-solving and responsive decision-making skills  
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills   
• Role model in compliance and ethics  
• Actively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvement 

Education 

Minimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited University (master degree is preferred) 

Languages

Fluent in English and French or Arabic is a must.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
• 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

PursueProgress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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