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Global Category Buyer Pharma & Chemical Raw Materials Trainee

Budapest, Hungary Internship Posted on   May. 15, 2026 Closing on   Jun. 09, 2026
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  • Location: Budapest – Sanofi Budapest HUB, Váci Greens

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? You can play a vital part in helping to make an impact on millions of patients around the world. As the Global Category Buyer Pharma & Chemical Raw Materials Trainee, you will support the Category Buyers Raw Materials – Intermediates, APIs, Excipients & Solvents.

Main responsibilities:

  • Support in Developing innovative sub-category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi
  • Negotiate worldwide and deliver savings based on anticipation and consolidation of all business needs, for low spent suppliers
  • Support in the deployment of transformational and innovative projects
  • Support the Global Business Reviews with strategic partners to ensure ambition and execution in both sides.
  • Support with data accuracy and management in Sievo
  • Data management and reporting

About you

Education:

  • Ongoing university studies (active student status)

Experience:

  • Min. 30 hour availability/week

Soft and technical skills:

  • Strong problem solving, deductive and analytical skills
  • Is self-motivated, well organized, hard-working, detail-minded, clear thinker, quick learner
  • Team player, able to work collaboratively transversally and with front line teams with an end-to-end mindset
  • Good communication skills

Languages:

  • English in advanced level, Spanish language is a plus

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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Discover our Code of Conduct, that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document, before applying.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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