Overview
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Management Support
- Ensures 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 stakeholders
- Provides support to the Global Category Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution
- Contributes to savings pipeline in line with targets
- Support global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her domain/category
- Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of
- Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area
- Undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices
- Run 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 services
Stakeholder Management Support
- Develops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers and foster two-way supportive relationships with them
- Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input
ABOUT YOU
Experience:
- Ongoing studies in BSc or MSc
- Min. 30-hour availability/week
Soft skills:
- Technical knowledge of packaging and Medical Devices
- Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good understanding of finance and legal aspects
- Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Communication skills: Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skills
- Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills
- Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity
- Role model in compliance and ethics
Education:
- Ongoing studies in BSc or MSc
Languages:
- Fluent in English mandatory (written and spoken)
About Sanofi
We’re an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready?
