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Sanofi Group Global Procurement Digital Business Partner in Lyon, France
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Job Title: Global Procurement Digital Business Partner
- Location: Gentilly (94)/ Lyon (69)
*This role is Global Procurement Digital Business Partner for DIGITAL R&D SCOPE *
Sanofi 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 though 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.
About the job
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, 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.
Within the Digital Domain, the Procurement Business Partner’s role is to maximize value of Digital businesses and activities thanks to a robust collaboration with Digital Senior Leadership Team.
He/She acts as a primary point of contact for the stakeholders of his/her scope to be a trusted advisor of the Digital teams, performs relevant analysis, and provides recommendations to Digital senior management in line with both Digital and Procurement stakes.
He/She is accountable for optimizing BOI and deliver best in class savings target year over year . This scope of this position is global and concerns DIGITAL R&D
Responsibilities
Strategy & Governance:
Build competitive and innovative sourcing initiative pipeline, based on spend and existing landscape analysis, market intelligence, business needs, risks, and opportunities, fully aligned on budget & LRPs, delivering value to Digital and to the business
Participate in the definition and implementation of category strategies in accordance with the category managers’ recommendations
Operations Management :
Lead and manage a team of Global Lead Buyers
Be accountable for Digital & Business demands regarding sourcing activities
Anticipate and consolidate all business needs at the global level, to optimize negotiations at Global level
Oversees the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations with a focus on BOI improvement and in alignment with category strategies defined by the category management
Develop and share the expertise of suppliers’ markets within and outside the Domain and with stakeholders (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.)
Define priorities and goals for his/her scope
Be accountable for the delivery of the savings pipeline in line with targets
Advise and coach Global Lead Buyers and Global Buyers in their sourcing strategies, negotiation strategies & tactics, market knowledge
Communicate proactively on on-going sourcing activities within and outside the Domain
Engage proactively with other Procurement Domains
Deliver robust Supplier Management with strategic & business reviews and performance management
Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality, etc.)
Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services
Stakeholder Management:
Engages upfront senior stakeholders of Digital and selected business stakeholders in other GBUs
Develops strong partnerships with his/her key stakeholders and foster two-way supportive relationships with them
Creates and strengthen relationships with other Procurement Domains, Digital Finance, Legal department, Digital Business Development
Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input
Relationship, usage & leverage of procurement academy, talent management, etc.
About you
Experience:
- 10+ years' experience in Procurement or related field (buyer, sales, partnership, outsourcing, project manager etc.
Soft Skills/Technical skills:
The position requires robust sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including Leadership /Management, transversal & project management skills in a multi-cultural environment.
Technical knowledge of the sub-categories/domain, Mastering Negotiation technics
Strategic thinking
Results oriented
Good understanding of business, operations, and legal aspects including service level agreements, KPIs’
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, flexible, receptive and resourceful
Creative mindset to innovate & challenge to get best in class deals
Assertive, high-level communicator, good organizational skills, excellent presentation skills, Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity
Confident and capable in interacting with key stakeholders and vendors
Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions
Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations
Ability to work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, countries and cultures
Strategic and innovative approach for business solutions while in compliance with external and internal policies
Transversal Management skills are required for this position
Strong Leadership, Management, and Talent development skills
High sense of Ethics, Business integrity and compliance in doing business
Education:
- Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University
Languages:
Fluent in English is a must
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
Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !
Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !
Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)
As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
All in for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Sanofi - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=2s)