Obligation Management & Audit Analytics Senior Analyst

Job title:  Obligation Management & Audit Analytics Senior Analyst

• 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 Performance Analysis and Reporting, the Obligation Management & Audit Analytics Senior Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the functions Contract Obligations Management & Audit practice using structured and non-structured data to monitor contract performance and periodically assess the governance and oversight of third-party suppliers in an effort to improve operations and maximize contract value for the company. He/she will also be mentoring the junior analyst in this role.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Obligation Management: Oversee and execute processes related to the management of contractual obligations, ensuring adherence to agreed-upon terms and conditions.

• Audit Analytics: Conduct data analysis for third-party contract compliance and performance audits, identifying potential risks, losses of value, and improvement opportunities.

• Domain Knowledge: Strong hold on contract lifecycle management with focus on contract obligations & audit management and maintains expertise on key trends / developments in the contract management/procurement domain.

• Leadership: Collaborate with the cross functional teams and lead the project discussions with the stakeholders. Mentor junior analyst(s) as needed.

• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to contractual obligations, audit processes, and sourcing activities.

• Reporting: Generate reports and insights derived from audit analytics, providing stakeholders with valuable information on contract governance and compliance.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, legal, and audit teams to align obligation management and audit analytics processes with broader organizational objectives.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance Contract Obligations Management & Audit practice processes, implement automation where possible, and stay abreast of industry best practices.

• Communication: Effectively communicate performance insights and trends to a diverse audience, tailoring the message to meet the needs of different stakeholders.

About you:

• Experience: Experience in obligations management, audit analytics, or a similar role. Experience within the procurement or supply chain domain will be preferred. Proven experience in contract lifecycle management with focus on contract obligations & audit management. Preferred knowledge of front-end procurement, procurement services and other supply chain areas like manufacturing, logistics, planning, etc.

• Soft skills & Technical skills: Proficient and hands on experience in at least one Contract Lifecycle Management tool, Power BI, and SQL. Knowledge of SAP, Python, handling large data set (big data), knowledge of AI/ML and any automation tool is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Education: Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business, Analytics, Finance, Engineering or a related field

• Languages: Fluent in 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.

• Opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with diverse business teams and vendors, working in a dynamic team, and fully empowered to propose and implement innovative ideas.