Global Category Buyer Device

Global Category Buyer Device

• Location: Budapest – Sanofi Business Operations, Váci Greens

• Hybrid working

• Job type: Permanent, Full time

About the job

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As the Global Buyer Devices is responsible for a device sub-category (Pens & Auto-injectors and development services for Medical Devices). For developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level.

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 contract with suppliers, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers.

The scope of this position is global and for all entities of Sanofi Group.

We’re an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing Progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

Operations Management:

• Ensures the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the strategies defined by the Category Management and/or Procurement Business Partners, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders.
• Provides support to the Global Category Lead Buyer to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution.
• Set up budget calculation with the Global Category Lead Buyer and implement actions if required and delivers savings pipeline in line with targets.
• Leads global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her domain/category.
• Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she oversees while stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area and undertakes benchmarking
• Run robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…) and work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services.

Stakeholder Management:

• Develops strong partnerships with the 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:

• Over 5 years of experience in Procurement or a related field.
• Proven expertise in Direct Procurement within the pharmaceutical, automotive, or FMCG industries.
• Strong background in sourcing development services for new device innovations and managing Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) partnerships for outsourced production.
• Solid experience in contract negotiation for services as well as manufacturing and supply agreements
• Understanding of Medical Device business; prior experience in this area is appreciated.
• Good understanding of finance and price and cost analysis as well as legal aspects.

Soft skills:

• Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills: Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skills.
• Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc. 
• Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity.

Technical:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Sound ERP skills (SAP / Coupa)

Education:

• Bachelor- or Master degree from an accredited College or University.

Languages:

• Business fluent in written and spoken English.