Global Sourcing Buyer - Preclinical

About Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our Procurement 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 a Global Sourcing Buyer - Preclinical within our Procurement Team, you'll be implementing and monitoring action plans from Category Management and Procurement strategies, collaborating closely with the procurement network and stakeholders. The team is heavily focused on transformation, so there will be lots of opportunities for you to improve processes and implement best-in-class ways of working.

Main responsibilities

Operations Management:

• Ensure 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
• Provide support to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution and deliver savings pipeline in line with targets
• Lead global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for your domain/category and 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 your category area while undertaking benchmarking against other industries and best practices
• Run robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management, ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality, etc.)
• Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop strong partnership with your key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them while presenting Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input

About you

Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in Procurement or preclinical or related fields
• Technical knowledge of the category/domain, good understanding of finance and legal aspects

Soft skills:

• Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented
• Transversal/ Project Management
• Very good communication and negotiation skills
• Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills and readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working
• Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity

Education:

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

Languages:

• Fluency in English is a must. French is a plus

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