**Job Title:** Global Category Buyer Large Molecule **Location:** Cambridge, MA or Bridgewater NJ **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 Global Category Buyer External Manufacturing within our Procurement Large Molecules ​Team, you'll lead sourcing of goods and services within category. Executes and implements contracts. Develops, implements, executes and optimizes sourcing strategies in support of Industrial Affairs Outsourcing and Licensing based on supplier and technology market intelligence respecting global and regional category management guidance. This mission is aligned with the values, the ethical charter and the code of conduct of the Group. Scope is Global. We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started? **Main Responsibilities:** **Strategy** + Conduct supplier andtechnology marketanalysisandspecific benchmarkingreviewsas required; Share the global supplier market expertise in Sanofi + Contribute to the Sanofi Procurementsourcing team and Business Partners (lead specifiers) tobuildinnovativesub-category strategies thathavemeasurable benefitfor Sanofi + Anticipateandconsolidate allbusiness needstodevelopactionplans,execute negotiationsand facilitate implementation specific to category + Ensures goodexecutionofanycategory sourcingplaninlinewithglobalstrategy and regional/country needs + Deliver worldclasstotalsavingsobjectives + Ensureprocurement technicalexcellence (TCO,SRM,MarketIntel,RiskManagement, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality...) at his/her perimeter + AspermandateofRCM/RLB, manage Business Reviews withidentifiedkeysuppliers **Operational** + ScopeisonregionallevelandincludesmultipleIA virtual sites globally + Accountable foroptimizingpurchasing ofgoodsandserviceswithindefinedspendfamilies to meet the needs of internal customers, in compliancewith the purchasing/sourcing orientations and company procedures + Develop reports,activitydashboards, maintain standardcostsandrelevant KPlstomonitor and manage activities + Provideinformation andsupportforControllingreporting activitiesperrespective categories + Providetoprocurementnetwork:Markettrends,sharebudgetassumptionsandLRP + Support annualbudget,PPV andSOXPOprocesses.Assessmaterialvariances and support resolution ofCOGS invoice issues inCatalyst forassociated category spend. Support eBuy program. + Drivethedevelopment ofnewmarketopportunities (newsuppliers,technologies, substitution products, etc.) + LeadandconductRFPprocessutilizinge-sourcingtool + Drivethenegotiationswithsuppliersunderhis/herperimeter + UtilizeLean Concepttodrivetheresolutionofissuesandimprovesupplier performance + ProvidesupporttoSanofi'sDPOobjectiveswithsuppliersinthecountry + Supports NAProcurement initiative forSupply ChainFinancingand90daypayment terms + Abilitytoworkindependentlyaswellas inateamenvironment + Contribute andbuildwithinher/his network anambitious budget andLRPaccording toBP priorities and participate to cross domain reviews. **Business** **Partnering** + Ensure proper BP at country/regionallevel, with country/regionalIA stakeholders, as it pertains totheirrespectivecategories, ensure adequate leadspecifier profileforthesub­ category + Act as Procurement focal point for pre-defined subjects and as a facilitator for the purchasing functionbetweenstakeholders andbuyers-understand andco-develop robust requirements + Ensureconsistency, communication andintegration withintheIA,Businessand Procurement network as it pertains to their respective categories + Activelysupportbusinesspartnering activitiesincollaborationwithProcurementpeers + Develop andmaintain stronginterfaces withP2P,Finance, Legalandallotherrelevant SBS teams **Category** **Management** + Ensuretheoperational sourcing&actionplanfollow upforhis/her Procurement categories (composed of different spend families) is fully aligned with category management strategy/orientation + SupportRCMandpeers,provides adviceand/or participatestotheirstrategicnegotiations according to needs + ProcurementRiskManagement,Compliance,EthicsandCSR + EnsureProcurement skillsarerobust¤t viaProcurementAcademy andother ad hoc offerings + Takepartinregulartrainingsessionstoauditsrequirements + Compliancesanitychecks + Pre&PostAudit management + Crisismanagement **About You** **Education** **&** **Experience** + Minimum:Bachelor'sDegree. + Excellent command ofbothwritten andspokenEnglish required.Secondlanguage desirable. + (Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, etc). discipline/leadership + Minimum years of experience:5yearsinProcurement, or5yearsOperations leadership, orrelated Pharmaceuticalindustry + Outsourcing experience preferred within Drug Product and/or Labelling & Packaging + Procurement and/or international experience preferred. **Technical** **Skills** **Requirements** + Preferreddemonstratedknowledgeofprocurementsystems,processesandprocedures + Analyticalandnegotiationskillsandtechniques + Managementskillsinassessingbusinessissues + Excellentleadership,communicationandinterpersonal skills + Abilitytofacilitatecross-functionalteamslocally andininternationalnetwork + WorkingknowledgeofERPsystems(i.e.SAP) andfinancial practices + ProficientinMicrosoftExcel,WordandPowerPoint + ProjectManagement + Strongbusinessacumen andability tobuildsustainablebusinessconnectivity + Solidlisteningandcommunicationskills + Capabilitytoworkinamatrixandcomplexenvironment + Prioritizationskills + Resultoriented + International andmulti-culturalmindset **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. 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