Category Analytics Expert - CAPEX & Maintenance

Job title:  Category Analytics Expert - CAPEX & Maintenance

• Location: Hyderabad

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 Category Analytics, the Category Analytics Partner plays a critical role in acting as the primary liaison between Procurement Front Office teams and the category analytics experts in Procurement Services. Your responsibilities will revolve around fostering collaboration, ensuring alignment with category and sourcing strategies, and optimizing sourcing service delivery for specific procurement categories.

Main Responsibilities:

• Primary Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for designated sourcing categories, ensuring seamless communication between Procurement Front Office teams and category analytics experts.

• Project Management: Demonstrated success in overseeing complex projects from planning to completion. Proven ability to manage timelines and cross-functional stakeholder expectations to ensure on-time and within-scope delivery.

• Collaboration and Alignment: Partner with category sourcing teams, procurement professionals, and business units to align on overarching category and sourcing strategies. Your input and expertise will be vital in driving decisions that impact global operations.

• Sourcing Service Optimization: Work closely with our Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team to guarantee high-quality sourcing service delivery. You’ll ensure that service providers follow global standards and fit cohesively into our broader sourcing framework.

• Data and Analytics Coordination: Collaborate with the Insights & Productivity teams to define and meet all category-related data and analytics requirements. You’ll have the chance to innovate, analyze trends, and interpret data to guide strategic decisions.

• Reporting and Updates: Keep comprehensive documentation on category-specific processes, contracts, and sourcing activities. Generate clear and actionable reports for stakeholders and leadership, providing critical insights that shape our global roadmap.

• Innovation with AI: Drive PoCs on AI and ML to optimize category management and accelerate data-driven decisions. Identify opportunities for automation and partner with cross-functional teams to refine new solutions.

About you:

• Experience: Demonstrated project management experience. Proven experience in procurement or category management. Prior category analytics experience, knowledge of procurement best practices is preferred.

• Soft skills & Technical skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with diverse global teams. Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake, SQL, or similar), hands-on expertise in SAP PM, IM, and PS modules for maintenance, CAPEX planning, and project execution is preferred.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Data Science, or a related field.

• Languages: Fluent English (spoken and written).

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.