Job title: Global Sourcing Buyer - Preclinical

• Location: Budapest, Hungary
  

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 Sourcing Buyer – Preclinical Global Sourcing Buyer – Preclinical you will be responsible, for the category of Preclinical Activities supporting our R&D Department, for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level.

This includes activities such as 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 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:

• 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. Any second European Language like French or German (at proficient level) 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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