Job title: Global Lead Buyer Raw Materials
•Location: Swiftwater or Framingham
•Travel: Some travel.
•Job Type: Full time

About the job:

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 Lead Buyer, Bioprocess Materials & New Chemical Entities, you will be pivotal in developing, evolving, and executing strategic sourcing strategies for new chemical entities, 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 sub-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 €24 billion company revenue and support over 18 product launches across various modalities (mammalian, microbiological, gene therapy, vaccines) over the next 5 years.

Manage €400 million spend (2024 figures), targeting 8% net savings across.

Oversee key account management for strategic suppliers managing relationships with 20 key suppliers.

Manage 7 direct reports across globe.

About You:

7-10 years' experience in Procurement/Buying within Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive or FMCG.

Bachelor’s degree from accredited University.

Supplier landscape know-how & demonstrated track record of achieving significant cost savings.

Strong understanding of raw materials’ procurement value chain from R&D up to LCM, their supply chain dynamics and industry trends.

Good knowledge of bioprocess suppliers' landscapes along with their respective capabilities.

Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations in a multi-cultural environment.

Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions.

Strong negotiation and contract management skills with the ability to lead complex supplier relationships.

Language: Excellent command of English is a must. French is a plus.

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.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.​

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.