Job Title: Category Buyer- External Manufacturing Large Molecules

Grade: L3-2

Location: Bridgewater, NJ - Cambridge, MA

About the job:

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 Category Buyer Ext. Manufacturing – Large Molecules within our Procurement Team, you will be responsible to lead sourcing of goods and services within category, execute and implement contracts, and develops, implements, executes, and optimizes sourcing strategies in support of IA Outsourcing and Licensing based on supplier and technology market intelligence respecting global and regional category management guidance.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategy

Conduct supplier and technology market analysis with 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 category and/or 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 and/or sub-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.

As per mandate of management, manage Business Reviews with identified key suppliers.

Operational

Scope is on global level and includes multiple IA sites/entities globally.

Travel between sites and or vendors will be necessary at some interval.

Accountable for optimizing purchasing of goods and services within Outsourcing 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.

Provide to procurement network: Market trends, share budget assumptions and LRP

Support annual budget, PPV and PO processes. 

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.

As assigned, lead a S.R.M. program at 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 category.

Where applicable, be accountable on achieving Inventory targets (shared with Supply Chain function)

Business Partnering

Ensure proper BP at global/regional level, with global/regional IA stakeholders, as it pertains to Outsourcing.

Act as Procurement focal point for pre-defined subjects and as a facilitator for the purchasing function. 

Ensure consistency, communication and integration within the IA, Business and Procurement network as it pertains to Outsourcing

Actively support business partnering activities in collaboration with Procurement peers

Develop and maintain strong interfaces with P2P, Finance, Legal and all other relevant teams

Category Management

Ensure the operational sourcing & action plan is followed for his/her perimeter (composed of different spend families) is fully aligned with category management strategy/orientation

Support management and peers, provides advice and/or participates in strategic negotiations according to needs

Procurement Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics and CSR

Ensure Procurement skills are robust & current via Procurement Academy and other ad hoc offerings

Take part in regular training sessions to audits requirements

Compliance sanity checks

Pre & Post Audit management

Crisis management

About You

Education & Experience

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree.  No certifications required.

Master's Degree Business Administration or Life Sciences preferred.

Excellent command of both written and spoken English required. 

Minimum years of experience:  7+ Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Quality or related Pharmaceutical industry discipline. Leadership experience desirable.

Experience in Procurement or Operations or Outsourcing strategy in External Manufacturing required.

Outsourcing experience preferred within Drug substance and/or Drug Product Procurement and/or international experience preferred.

Technical Skills Requirements

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

Basic understanding of ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and financial practices

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Management

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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.