About the job
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As the Category Buyer Packaging, Devices & Containers - Secondary Packaging Paper is responsible for a packaging categories (Paper, Plastic, Metal or Glass) of ~ 70 M spend depending on the categories, for developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level.
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 contract with suppliers, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers.
Were an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Main responsibilities
Operational management
Ensures the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the strategies defined by the Category Management and/or Procurement Business Partners, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders
Provides support to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution and delivers savings pipeline in line with targets
Leads global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her domain/category and reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of
Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area and undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices
Run robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality)
Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services
Stakeholder management
Develops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them and presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input
About you
Experience
5+ years'' experience in Procurement or related field
Technical knowledge of packaging
Soft Skills/ Technical skills
The position requires 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
Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of finance and legal aspects
Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented
Project Management
Negotiation
Communication skills
Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skills
Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills
Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc.
Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity
Role model in compliance and ethics
Education
Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University
Languages
Fluent in English is a must