Full-Time
Global Category Buyer Large Molecule
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Sanofi
10,001+ employees
Global healthcare provider of pharmaceuticals and vaccines
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Senior
Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Bridgewater Township, NJ, USA
Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree.
- Excellent command of both written and spoken English required. Second language desirable.
- Minimum years of experience: 5 years in Procurement, or 5 years Operations leadership, or related Pharmaceutical industry.
- Preferred outsourcing experience within Drug Product and/or Labelling & Packaging.
- Preferred Procurement and/or international experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier and technology market analysis and specific benchmarking reviews as required; Share the global supplier market expertise in Sanofi.
- Contribute to the Sanofi Procurement sourcing team and Business Partners (lead specifiers) to build innovative sub-category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi.
- Anticipate and consolidate all business needs to develop action plans, execute negotiations and facilitate implementation specific to category.
- Ensures good execution of any category sourcing plan in line with global strategy and regional/country needs.
- Deliver world class total savings objectives.
- Ensure procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality...) at his/her perimeter.
- Manage Business Reviews with identified key suppliers as per mandate of RCM/RLB.
- Accountable for optimizing purchasing of goods and services within defined spend families to meet the needs of internal customers, in compliance with the purchasing/sourcing orientations and company procedures.
- Develop reports, activity dashboards, maintain standard costs and relevant KPIs to monitor and manage activities.
- Provide information and support for Controlling reporting activities per respective categories.
- Support annual budget, PPV and SOXPO processes. Assess material variances and support resolution of COGS invoice issues in Catalyst for associated category spend. Support eBuy program.
- Drive the development of new market opportunities (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.).
- Lead and conduct RFP process utilizing e-sourcing tool.
- Drive the negotiations with suppliers under his/her perimeter.
- Utilize Lean Concept to drive the resolution of issues and improve supplier performance.
- Provide support to Sanofi's DPO objectives with suppliers in the country.
- Supports NA Procurement initiative for Supply Chain Financing and 90-day payment terms.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Contribute and build within her/his network an ambitious budget and LRP according to BP priorities and participate to cross domain reviews.
- Ensure proper BP at country/regional level, with country/regional IA stakeholders, as it pertains to their respective categories, ensure adequate lead specifier profile for the sub-category.
- Act as Procurement focal point for pre-defined subjects and as a facilitator for the purchasing function between stakeholders and buyers - understand and co-develop robust requirements.
- Ensure consistency, communication and integration within the IA, Business and Procurement network as it pertains to their respective categories.
- Actively support business partnering activities in collaboration with Procurement peers.
- Develop and maintain strong interfaces with P2P, Finance, Legal and all other relevant SBS teams.
- Ensure the operational sourcing & action plan follow up for his/her Procurement categories (composed of different spend families) is fully aligned with category management strategy/orientation.
- Support RCM and peers, provides advice and/or participates to their strategic negotiations according to needs.
- Ensure Procurement skills are robust & current via Procurement Academy and other ad hoc offerings.
- Take part in regular training sessions to audit requirements.
- Compliance sanity checks.
- Pre & Post Audit management.
- Crisis management.
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures.
- Analytical and negotiation skills and techniques.
- Management skills in assessing business issues.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams locally and in international network.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and financial practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Project Management.
- Strong business acumen and ability to build sustainable business connectivity.
- Solid listening and communication skills.
- Capability to work in a matrix and complex environment.
- Prioritization skills.
- Result oriented.
- International and multi-cultural mindset.
Sanofi provides healthcare solutions through the development of treatments and vaccines. The company focuses on research and development to create new medicines and improve existing ones, particularly in areas like immunology, oncology, and rare diseases. Sanofi's products include prescription medications, over-the-counter items, and vaccines, which are distributed to patients, healthcare professionals, and governments. What sets Sanofi apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on scientific innovation and extensive R&D efforts, supported by strategic partnerships and a diverse product pipeline. The goal of Sanofi is to enhance health outcomes and improve the quality of life for people globally by delivering effective and safe healthcare solutions.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$2B
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1973
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tolebrutinib's FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation boosts Sanofi's neurology portfolio.
- Dupixent's EU approval for young children expands Sanofi's pediatric market.
- Sanofi's partnership with BrightInsight accelerates digital health solution development.
What critics are saying
- Liver enzyme elevations in tolebrutinib patients may affect market acceptance.
- Increased competition in rare diseases from biotech startups challenges Sanofi.
- Regulatory delays could impact Dupixent's approval for chronic spontaneous urticaria.
What makes Sanofi unique
- Sanofi's Care4Rare program supports innovative solutions for rare diseases.
- The MyWay app enhances patient engagement and medication adherence.
- Sanofi's Muse AI tool optimizes patient recruitment in clinical trials.
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