Job title: S2P Local Solution Partner Lead CSE

• Location: Budapest, Hungary (primary location), Poland (additional location)
  

About the job

At Sanofi we 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.

As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science.

To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity.

This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture.

Reporting to the Head of S2P MCO Solution Partners, the S2P Local Solution Partner Lead CSE plays a critical role in overseeing engagement with local partners to align with global S2P strategies. It includes aligning local strategies with broader S2P Delivery objectives and working closely with regional teams to understand and meet specific local business needs. Collaboration with local teams ensures a deep understanding of regional nuances and challenges. Additionally, the role involves working with the local management team to ensure high-quality S2P service delivery, optimizing the use of both global and local resources for efficient operations.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead local S2P Solutions Partners teams in CSE (Israel, Ukraine and Hungary) and oversee efforts of local solution partners based in your assigned MCO to provide strategic S2P guidance, advice and triage support to Procurement and the business.
• Drive adherence to S2P core model, working across the enterprise to ensure S2P needs and related services within CSE MCO align to S2P standards and are integrated as part of the end-to-end S2P delivery framework.
• Work closely with CSE MCO teams to anticipate annual purchasing volumes and resourcing needs to ensure the right processes, technical solutions and support is available to manage demands across each GBU and Corporate Function; provide customer service and triage support in effort to address S2P-related issues and bring solutions to resolve.
• Collaborate with CSE MCO management to measure progress and value delivery, including adherence to performance metrics and service specific KPIs.
• Maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships across the business to drive simplification and standardization in S2P operations / processes, and to strengthen the S2P control environment.
• Support the execution of company S2P projects to ensure proper implementation & adherence of new tools. Liaise with BPO to ensure delivery of S2P operations in line with defined performance metrics and agreed core model.

About you

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or related roles, with a focus on regional and local operations.

Skills:

• Proven leadership skills in managing local solution partners and driving collaborative efforts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective collaborator with strong trust-building and influencing skills.
• Results-oriented with strong analytics skills; ability to drive operational excellence through data-driven insights.
• Ability to lead change initiatives at the local level and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Understanding of global S2P strategies and the ability to align local operations with broader objectives.

Education:

• BA/BS or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline.

Languages:

• Fluency in English

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
• International experience working with diverse cultures and global teams.

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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