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.  

Sanofi operates in 90 countries with 91 000 employees worldwide, working in 59 manufacturing and 20 Research & Development (R&D) sites. In 2022 business net income was €10.3 Billion, delivered by 4 Global Business Units: Specialty care, Consumer Healthcare, Vaccines & General Medicines.  

Sanofi covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, rare diseases, etc.   

About the job

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, Scientific & Medical and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Center of Excellence & Transformation.  The yearly spend coverage is around 15B€ 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 Operational Impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions.  

Within the Digital Domain, the Procurement Business Partner’s role is to maximize value of Digital businesses and activities thanks to a robust collaboration with Digital Senior Leadership Team.    

He/She acts as a primary point of contact for the stakeholders of his/her scope to be a trusted advisor of the Digital teams, performs relevant analysis, and provides recommendations to Digital senior management in line with both Digital and Procurement stakes.  

He/She is accountable for optimizing BOI and deliver best in class savings target year over year. This scope of this position is global and concerns DIGITAL MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance 

• Build competitive and innovative sourcing initiative pipeline, based on spend and existing landscape analysis, market intelligence, business needs, risks, and opportunities, fully aligned on budget & LRPs, delivering value to Digital and to the business
• Participate in the definition and implementation of category strategies in accordance with the category managers’ recommendations

Operations Management

• Lead and manage a team of Global Lead Buyers  
• Be accountable for Digital & Business demands regarding sourcing activities
• Anticipate and consolidate all business needs at the global level, to optimize negotiations at Global level
• Oversees the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations with a focus on BOI improvement and in alignment with category strategies defined by the category management
• Develop and share the expertise of suppliers’ markets within and outside the Domain and with stakeholders (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products)
• Define priorities and goals for his/her scope
• Be accountable for the delivery of the savings pipeline in line with targets
• Advise and coach Global Lead Buyers and Global Buyers in their sourcing strategies, negotiation strategies & tactics, market knowledge
• Communicate proactively on on-going sourcing activities within and outside the Domain
• Engage proactively with other Procurement Domains  
• Deliver robust Supplier Management with strategic & business reviews and performance management
• Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality)
• Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services

Stakeholder Management

• Engages upfront senior stakeholders of Digital and selected business stakeholders in other GBUs
• Develops strong partnerships with his/her key stakeholders and foster two-way supportive relationships with them
• Creates and strengthen relationships with other Procurement Domains, Digital Finance, Legal department, Digital Business Development  
• Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input
• relationship, usage & leverage of procurement academy, talent management

About you 

Experience

10+ years' experience in Procurement or related field (buyer, sales, partnership, outsourcing, project manager etc.  

Soft Skills/Technical skills

The position requires robust sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including Leadership/Management, transversal & project management skills in a multi-cultural environment.  

• Technical knowledge of the sub-categories/domain, Mastering Negotiation technics  
• Strategic thinking  
• Results oriented   
• Good understanding of business, operations, and legal aspects including service level agreements, KPIs’  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, flexible, receptive and resourceful  
• Creative mindset to innovate & challenge to get best in class deals  
• Assertive, high-level communicator, good organizational skills, excellent presentation skills, Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity  
• Confident and capable in interacting with key stakeholders and vendors   
• Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions  
• Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations  
• Ability to work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, countries and cultures  
• Strategic and innovative approach for business solutions while in compliance with external and internal policies  
• Transversal Management skills are required for this position
• Strong Leadership, Management, and Talent development skills  
• High sense of Ethics, Business integrity and compliance in doing business  

Education 

Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University  

Languages

 Fluent in English is a must  

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.   

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

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