Regional Buyer Sales/Insights/Patient Services - Japan

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.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As  sales, insights & Patient services Buyer – JAPAN  within the Marketing & Sales domain, you will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing for the category of spend & geographic scope assigned, and across all business units. 

This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal business teams to support their objectives, assist with building project scopes, consolidate all business needs and specification, conduct Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts renewals, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers. 

The geographic scope of this position is JAPAN.

Your main responsibilities:

Operations Management

• Support the Global Lead Buyer or the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure the strategy's execution.
• Deliver savings pipeline in line with targets
• Lead RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for your category 
• Contribute to and/or leads local projects according to Category Management
• Report on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities you are in charge of. 
• Stay informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to you category area  
• Undertake benchmarking against other industries and best practices
• Run SRM program with suppliers of your scope
• Support pre/post-audit management, Crisis management 
• Maintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to Risk/CSR/Compliance, and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team members 
• Identifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures Audit management

Stakeholder Management

• Develops strong partnerships with your key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them 
• Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input

About you

Experience

2+ years' experience in Procurement or related field

Soft Skills/ Technical skills:

You should demonstrated sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including transversal / project management skills as well as management skills in a multi-cultural environment: 

• Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes 
• Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results 
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly 
• Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent priorities/projects 
• Defines and balances strategic priorities against immediate operational challenges 
• Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills  
• Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc. 
• Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo 
• Creativity in imagining new processes, innovative ideas, and solutions 
• Possesses strong competency in partnering with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes  
• Encourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groups 
• Strong planning, problem-solving and responsive decision-making skills 
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.  
• Role model in compliance and ethics 
• Actively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvement

Education 

Minimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited University (master degree is preferred) 

Languages

Fluent in English is a must.