Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the companys future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer is reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, member of the sanofi executive committee. The Procurement organization is divided into five Domains (Manufacturing & Supply, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, Scientific & Medical and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Center of Excellence & Transformation.
The yearly spend coverage is around 15B with a special focus on Procurement excellence, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability. Closely collaborating with Finance, Business Operations and Business Units, Procurement is instrumental in achieving cost efficiency and savings. Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing Business Operational Impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions.
About the job
- The Global Lead Buyer Events & Medical Communication is responsible for developing Global category strategies. He/She guarantees that best market value is captured and incorporate in Sanofi with clarity on execution excellence and alignment with his Global or key Local Stakeholders across GBUs, GTMC and SBO. This role is global with frequent coordination of actions at local level to ensure adaptation and executability of the Global strategies.
- This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal stakeholders (Global and cross-categories procurement, business, Finance), assist with building project scopes based on business needs in compliance with Global procurement strategy and preferred supplier, conduct Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts, rate cards discount schedules, ensure building a strong savings pipeline including rigor on tracking, reporting and validation by Finance, manage overall relationships with key suppliers (performance evaluations, QBRs, action plans, SRM programs)
- The Events and Medical Communications Agencies category includes all spend natures related to internal and external events, Booths, publications, Scientific Engagement, Medical Communications services, targeted communications, production & adaptation.
- Main focus of this role will be to: Support Events & Medical Communication services transformations by delivering best in class sourcing strategy(ies)Business partnering with the Sanofi Business Operations Hub leaders, Global meeting & Events, and Key GBUs/R&D stakeholders. Support Events optimization drivers execution in International Regions and key markets as needed.
About you
- Operations Management: Supports others Global Lead Buyer or the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure strategy's execution. Lead Market analysis and capture market value. Delivers savings pipeline in line with targets. Leads RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her category. Leads local transformational projects according to Category Management with ability to connect any markets to global needs. Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of including regular touchpoints with Finance business partners. Undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices. Run SRM program with suppliers of his/her scope. Support pre/post-audit management, Crisis management. Maintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to Risk/CSR/Compliance and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team members. Identifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures
- Stakeholder Management: Develops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, including senior management and foster two-way supportive relationships with them. Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input. Identify cross-GBU synergies even in absence of cross-GBU stakeholders
- Experience: 5+ years experience in Procurement or related field (including agency-side experience). Knowledge of Pharma Industry
- 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.
- Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes. Experience with Procurement Systems (eg SAP, Coupa). Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results. Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly. Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent priorities/projects
- Defines and balances strategic priorities against immediate operational challenges. Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills. Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc. Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo. Creativity in imagining new processes, innovative ideas, and solutions. Possesses strong competency in partnering with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
- Encourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groups. Strong planning, problem-solving and responsive decision-making skills. Strong communication, presentation, change management and negotiation skills. Role model in compliance and ethics. Actively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvement. Resilience and aptitude to navigate in a complex organization
- Education: Minimum Bachelors Degree from an accredited Premium Institute/University (master's degree is preferred)
- Languages: Fluent in English is a must.
