Location: Budapest, Hungary

Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

About the job

Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company operating in 90 countries with 91,000 employees and €43.6B in revenue (2025), driven by 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. 

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, Research & Development and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Transformation & Excellence team. 

The yearly spend coverage is around 16B€ 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 Operating Income (BOI) impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions. 

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Procurement Data & Analytics Roadmap Lead for the R&D Procurement Domain. In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for the definition and execution of Procurement's data roadmap.

This role will work closely with the Procurement Global Category Teams to understand their requirements for data & analytics and function as a bridge between those teams and Procurement Services (Sanofi's in-house shared services centre) to translate those business requirements into a strategic data roadmap for the coming years.

Main responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Accountable for the development of a strategic analytics roadmap for the R&D Procurement Domain, aligning with overall Procurement analytics roadmap

• Accountable for the identification and design of analytics capabilities, with the ability to work closely with stakeholders to co-develop business cases and prioritize based on a clear value proposition

• Align roadmap with execution arm (Procurement Services) to ensure timely delivery and quality of analytics

• Work hand-in-hand with the Head of R&D Procurement to capture requirements for analytics

• Work closely with Global Category Teams to understand future data requirements for analytics - develop a data strategy (working with internal data stakeholders such as Procurement Services, Digital teams as well as external data sources such as Bloomberg, etc.) to uplift our data foundations in line with future analytic capabilities required

• Work with Procurement Services as contact point for a pragmatic implementation of innovative technologies (Machine Learning, GenAI, etc.)

• Monitor and track Service Level Agreements with Procurement Services, to ensure timely delivery of required capabilities

Advanced Data Modeling:

• Have a deep understanding of advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, correlations, and predictive insights.

• Define the required data models that enhance the understanding of procurement performance.

• Drive the development of bespoke data models that serve the R&D Procurement Domain, with a focus on working with Procurement Services to deliver actionable insights

Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Oversee professional development initiatives to build a high-performing and agile procurement team.

Executive Reporting and Presentations:

• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations that highlight strategic insights and recommendations, gathering buy-in from Procurement Leadership Team

• Effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and procurement.

• Propose innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of analytics processes.

• Develop and maintain a professional network to understand innovation trends in external industry-leading organizations

About you

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related fields
• Master's degree in relevant field, or MBA preferred

Experience:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a procurement role, with a focus on analytics and emerging technologies
• Experience in Life Sciences or Consulting organizations preferred
• Strong understanding of Procurement processes and frameworks
• Significant experience in Indirect Procurement, with knowledge on R&D spend categories
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations, industry trends, and best practices

Softskills:

• Ability to translate business requirements into a technical roadmap to be executed by Procurement Services
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions with unerring focus on generating business value
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

Languages

• Fluent in English is a must 
• Proficiency in additional languages

Pursue Progress. 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.

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

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!