Location: BarcelonaGrade: 3.1Hiring Manager: Soraya BouakkazSanofi is an innovative global healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France with one purpose: Chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence through Diversity.Sanofi operates in 90 countries with 91 000 employees worldwide, working in 59 manufacturing and 20 Research & Development (R&D;) sites. In 2022 business net income was €10.3 Billion, delivered by 4 Global Business Units: Specialty care, Consumer Healthcare, Vaccines & General Medicines.Sanofi covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, rare diseases, etc.Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s 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, Research & Development 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.The Global Buyer is responsible, for the category of Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and RWE, for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level.This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal business teams to support their objectives, assist with building project scopes, consolidate all business needs and specification,



conduct General Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts renewals, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers. The scope of this position is global and for all entities of Sanofi GroupResponsibilitiesOperations ManagementEnsures the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the strategies defined by the Category Management and/or Procurement Business Partners, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholdersProvides support to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing executionDelivers savings pipeline in line with targetsLeads global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her domain/categoryReports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge ofStays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category areaUndertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practicesRun robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…)Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices servicesStakeholder ManagementDevelops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with themPresents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and inputQualificationsExperience4+ years' experience in Procurement or related fieldSoft Skills/ Technical skillsThe 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:Technical knowledge of the category/domainResults oriented with problem-solving skillsStrong Data & analytics skills, with the ability to use spend, supplier, market and performance data to support sourcing strategies, negotiations and fact-based decision-makingGood understanding of finance and legal aspectsFlexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results orientedDigital mindset and adoption, with the ability to use Procurement digital tools, AI and new technologies to improve efficiency and ways of workingProject ManagementNegotiationCommunication skills: Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skillsAble to quickly assimilate new information/skillsReadily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etcTeam player with excellent interpersonal sensitivityRole model in compliance and ethicsEducationMinimum Master degree from an accredited College or UniversityLanguagesFluent in English is a mustWhy choose us?Join Sanofi Procurement for a chance to develop with mentoring and guidance from inspirational leaders while helping to make an impact on the lives of countless people worldwide. We’re also a company where you can 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?Have you been selected for an interview and need support for your preparation?The EBRG Gender+ in Iberia can offer you a 90-Minutes session with one of our internal Coaches.For more information about the Program, you can write to us at [email protected] Progress. Discover Extraordinary.Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary - together.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.#LI-Hybrid #BarcelonaHub #SanofiHubs#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Procurement Category Management Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance And Rwe (R&D) (Madrid)
🏢 Sanofi
📍 Madrid