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Job title: Global Category Buyer – BioProcess Raw Materials
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 – BioProcess Raw Materials, you will be pivotal in developing, evolving, and executing strategic sourcing strategies for bioprocess raw materials, and single-use technologies, contributing directly to our manufacturing and supply chain excellence. Due to one of the strongest launch product pipelines in the pharma industry, you will spearhead innovation & seamless collaboration with strategic partners to ensure supply security, speed to market, right cost base and manufacturability both for commercial and pre-launch activities.
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- Location: Swiftwater, PA / Framingham, MA / Cambridge, MA / Bridgewater, NJ
- Travel: Some travel.
- Department: Procurement North America
- Job Type: Full time
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 – BioProcess Raw Materials, you will be pivotal in developing, evolving, and executing strategic sourcing strategies for bioprocess raw materials, and single-use technologies, contributing directly to our manufacturing and supply chain excellence. Due to one of the strongest launch product pipelines in the pharma industry, you will spearhead innovation & seamless collaboration with strategic partners to ensure supply security, speed to market, right cost base and manufacturability both for commercial and pre-launch activities.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop innovative category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi.
- Negotiate worldwide and deliver savings based on anticipation and consolidation of all business needs.
- Drive major transversal category initiatives to build up state of the art practices and innovation in sourcing.
- Leverage both generative and predictive Artificial Intelligence in sourcing, scenario, and result augmentation.
- Ensure procurement technical excellence such as TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, Digital, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality at Global Level.
- Manage Global Business Reviews with strategic partners to ensure ambition and execution in both sides.
- Directly impact a €10 billion company revenue and support over 6 product launches in new vaccines over the next 5 years.
- Oversee key account management for strategic suppliers managing relationships.
- 5 years' experience in Procurement /Sourcing within Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive or FMCG.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
- Strong Negotiation Skills with significant achievement of cost savings.
- Good understanding of raw materials’ procurement value chain from R&D up to Commercial.
- Good knowledge of bioprocess suppliers' landscapes along with their respective capabilities.
- Experience of complex supplier relationship management.
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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