Job title: Category Buyer Packaging, Devices & Containers - Secondary Packaging

Location: Budapest, HungaryHybrid working according to local policy

About the job

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? As the Global Buyer Packaging is responsible for a packaging categories of ~ 70 M€ spend depending on the categories, for developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing 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 Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contract with suppliers, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers.

The scope of this position is global and for all entities of Sanofi Group.

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.

Main responsibilities:
 

Operations Management:

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 Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution and leads 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 and delivers savings pipeline in line with targets.Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area and 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

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:

5+ years' experience in Direct Procurement or related field (pharma or cosmetics or FMCG).

Soft skills:

Technical knowledge of packaging.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:

Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University.

Languages:

Fluency in English.

Why choose us?Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused teamDiscover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationallyEnjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impactTake 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.
 

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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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!