Global Talent Operations Vendor Manager

About the job

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Global Talent Vendor Manager who plays a critical role in optimizing Sanofis relationships with external talent vendors, ensuring high-quality service performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with global standards. This role oversees vendor relationships, manages the global vendor budget, establishes market guardrails for standardized vendor use, and collaborates closely with Procurement and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

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• Main responsibilities

  Oversee and manage relationships with global talent vendors (including RPOs), acting as the primary point of contact for communication, issue resolution, and performance management
• Foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial partnership to ensure alignment with Sanofis talent acquisition goals
• Manage the global talent vendor budget, tracking spending, analyzing trends, and identifying cost optimization opportunities to ensure budget adherence and maximize return on investment
• Develop and implement clear guardrails and guidelines for markets to follow when engaging with talent vendors
• Ensure standardized and streamlined vendor use across Sanofi, promoting consistency and efficiency
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews, assessing performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying areas for improvement
• Collaborate with vendors to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement in alignment with Sanofis talent acquisition strategy
• Procurement Collaboration & Contract Management are properly managed, contractual obligations are met, and vendor strategies align with Sanofis wider procurement goals
• Liaise with local Talent Acquisition Leads to understand their regional vendor needs and provide support during the vendor selection process, ensuring alignment with global standards and best practices
• Stay abreast of legal and industry regulations, as well as best practices, related to talent vendor management
• Ensure Sanofis vendor management practices remain compliant and up-to-date

About you

Experience

• Relevant experience in talent acquisition vendor management on global level
• Experience in effectively manage vendors while tracking budgets and ensuring cost efficiency
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday, Beamery, HireVue, and business intelligence tools

Soft and technical skills

• Ability to Influence and collaborate with stakeholders in diverse, fast-paced environments
• Apply a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and driving continuous improvement
• Deep understanding of TA programs, HR operations, and vendor performance in complex organizations
• Strong project management skills with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Proficiency in talent acquisition metrics, data-driven decision-making, and Power BI
• Ability to develop and conduct training sessions while effectively communicating across teams

Languages

• Fluent in English (both verbal and written)

Education

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certification in Project Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is a huge plus

• 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