Global Category Manager for Digital
About the job
- At least 15 years of experience in procurement or a closely related field, with proven global-scale expertise in digital/IT category management covering software, IT services, and hardware.
- Mastery of procurement methodologies, including total cost of ownership, supplier relationship management, market intelligence, and risk management.
- Strong negotiation skills in complex global contracts.
- A strategic, results-driven, and analytical mindset.
- Ability to engage C-suite stakeholders confidently.
- Strong influencing skills across diverse, multicultural teams.
- Understanding of business, legal, and operational dimensions, including service-level agreements and key performance indicators.
- Experience navigating complex matrix organizations.
- High ethical standards and commitment to business integrity.
- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Fluency in English.
- Own end-to-end category strategy for software, IT services, and strategic hardware across all Sanofi entities worldwide.
- Design and execute competitive category strategies based on market intelligence, risk assessment, and long-range business planning.
- Develop supplier market expertise and identify emerging technologies, new suppliers, and service models.
- Contribute to the AI-powered procurement transformation.
- Build and maintain a sub-category roadmap with a project and savings pipeline aligned to budget cycles.
- Deliver year-over-year savings targets and optimize Business Operational Impact.
- Lead strategic negotiations, globalization programs, harmonization initiatives, and critical supplier escalations.
- Establish risk mitigation plans supported by supplier assessments and scorecards.
- Engage senior leaders across Global Business Units and Support Functions to align procurement strategies with business needs.
- Partner with Country Procurement Heads to translate global strategies at the local level.
- Share market trends, benchmarks, and budget assumptions with stakeholders.
- Coach and develop Global Lead Buyers and domain team members.
- Foster a culture of procurement excellence, ethics, and continuous improvement.
- Additional languages are a plus.
About the company
Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and vaccines. Its products span immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines, addressing unmet medical needs through a strong focus on research and development. Sanofi's core product model relies on large-scale R&D, strategic partnerships, and licensing to bring new therapies to markets, with revenue generated from product sales and collaborations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its global reach, diverse portfolio, and emphasis on patient-centric solutions, safety, and quality to navigate regulatory environments in developed and emerging markets. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide by delivering innovative treatments and vaccines that meet unmet medical needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 10, 2026 FDA approval of Sarclisa Escena created the first on-body cancer injector.
- June 13, 2026 FDA accelerated approval expanded Tzield into recently diagnosed stage 3 T1D.
- Q2 2026 sales grew 17.8% at CER, with Dupixent and Beyfortus leading.
What critics are saying
- Texas sued Sanofi on February 19, 2026 over provider bribery and Medicaid fraud.
- Sanofi sued Pfizer and Moderna on July 15, 2026, extending costly mRNA patent warfare.
- Dupixent concentration makes 2030s patent loss an existential revenue shock.
What makes Sanofi unique
- Dupixent reached €5.2 billion quarterly sales in Q2 2026 across nine indications.
- October 1, 2026, Sanofi and Regeneron added four long-acting antibodies to their Alliance.
- Sanofi's 61-project pipeline spans immunology, rare diseases, vaccines, neurology, and oncology.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development Budget
- Parental Leave