Global Lead Buyer, Raw Material

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

At Sanofi/Opella Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Lead Buyer - Raw Materials to join our procurement team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for raw materials, ensuring a reliable supply chain while optimizing costs. Your expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and market analysis will be key in driving our procurement excellence and supporting our mission to deliver high-quality products across the globe.

Main Responsibilities:

Defining a global strategy and market intelligence for several components (Organic oil, gum, flavor and vegetal extract) as well as E2E procurement strategy for a product brand (Unisom, Xyzal)Ensuring the deployment and execution of these strategies on the 12 Sanofi/Opella sitesDeploying and executing the Raw Material category strategies on 1 site (Chattanooga)Establishing and monitoring sites Budget and strategy planBeing point of contact for all procurement Direct for 1 Sanofi/Opella siteDrive the development of new market opportunities (new launchings, new technologies, sustainable components)

About You

Bachelors' degree in Pharmaceutical engineering/process, Chemistry Engineer or equivalentMinimally 5 years’ experience in Procurement or Project Management in relationship with Suppliers and Industrial AffairsLeadership skills and experience with proven track record in building and leading cross functional teamsAbility to understand the products, the supplier and product processesEffective communication skills (oral & written)Strong team spirit, open minded, curiosity and creativityPragmatic and result orientedEasy to work in complex environment, ability to synthesis and to move straight to the pointAutonomy, take action and don’t wait to be told what to do

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.