• Level: Senior Director
• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

About the job

Our Team

As Vendor Management and Onboarding Global Process Lead, you will drive end-to-end design and implementation of global vendor management processes, leveraging AI and automation to transform how Sanofi works with suppliers across our expanding Business Operations unit. Ready to make your move?

Join our Source to Pay team with an ambitious vision: dynamically disrupting ways of working and delivering an augmented workforce focused on automating the Procurement lifecycle. As part of Business Operations, we're re-imagining enterprise services with AI, setting new leading standards, and enforcing stronger policy adherence. We bring people together in our four hub locations worldwide, simplifying processes, breaking down barriers, and rapidly cross-fertilizing the best ideas across Sanofi.

About Sanofi

We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of global vendor management and onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives
• Drive process automation, standardization, and optimization to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks across all global locations
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development aligned with business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, GBUs, and Corporate Functions to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure successful process improvements
• Work with IT teams to select, implement, and maintain technology solutions, leveraging AI technologies to enhance the Source-to-Pay function and drive innovation
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor management, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies through robust control frameworks
• Monitor KPIs and reporting on process effectiveness, implementing continuous improvement initiatives and tracking value generated from improvement projects

About you

Experience:

• Proven experience in vendor management and onboarding roles within large, multinational organizations
• Strong process improvement experience with methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Project management experience with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Experience with vendor management systems (VMS) and related technologies
• Healthcare and/or life sciences industry experience preferred
• People management and team leadership experience

Technical and Soft Skills:

• Deep understanding of vendor management and onboarding best practices
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and drive change
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate strategy into actionable plans
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work in highly matrixed environments
• Business acumen and ability to build trust and partner across the enterprise
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Professional certifications (PMP, Six Sigma, CPP) advantageous

Languages:

• Fluent English (spoken and written) essential

Travel:

• Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time

Why choose us?

• Work where global operations meet bold ambition – lead vendor management transformation that directly enables life-changing treatments to reach patients faster
• Accelerate your career through cross-functional collaboration, international exposure, and leadership of enterprise-scale process improvements
• Create value from day one – drive AI-powered automation, process standardization, and measurable business outcomes across our global supplier network
• Bring bold ideas to life with cutting-edge technology, AI solutions, and innovative vendor management platforms that set new industry standards
• Collaborate with curious, open-minded colleagues across borders, functions, and cultures as part of our expanding Business Operations unit
• Find your place in a workspace designed for you – modern offices in our global hub locations, flexible working arrangements, and benefits that support your wellbeing and growth

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career aspirations, click Apply and let’s start the conversation!

Join an Award-Winning Team at Sanofi Budapest Hub!

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first.

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

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

BSC Investor of the Year 2025Awarded 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 EmployersRanked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

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

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science—where your progress can be as transformative as our work. We believe in you, support you, and give you the opportunity to go further, think faster, and achieve what you once thought impossible. With us, you can shape the future—ask questions, explore new paths, and find solutions that truly reach those who need them most. Ready to use the power of science to improve people's lives? Let's pursue progress together and discover the extraordinary!

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