**Job title** : _Global Sourcing Buyer - Preclinical_ + _Location: Budapest, Hungary_ **_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 Sourcing Buyer – Preclinical Global Sourcing Buyer – Preclinical you will be responsible, for the category of Preclinical Activities supporting our R&D Department, for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level._ _This includes activities such as 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 contracts renewals, 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:** + Ensure 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 + Provide support to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution and deliver savings pipeline in line with targets + Lead global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for your domain/category and report on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities you are in charge of + Stay informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to your category area while undertaking 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, etc.) + Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services **Stakeholder Management:** + Develop strong partnership with your key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them while presenting Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input **_About you_** **Experience** : + 3+ years' experience in Procurement or preclinical or related fields + Technical knowledge of the category/domain, good understanding of finance and legal aspects  **Soft skills** : + Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented  + Transversal/ Project Management  + Very good communication and negotiation  skills + Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills  and readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working + Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity  **Education** : + Minimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited University (master degree is preferred) **Languages** : + Fluency in English is a must. Any second European Language like French or German (at proficient level) 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 **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) ! Discover our Code of Conduct (https://www.codeofconduct.sanofi/) , that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document before applying. \#Sanofi \#SanofiCareers \#joinSanofi \#jobopportunities \#careeropportunities \#sscjob \#Sanofi_Budapest_Hub \#Budapest \#LI-EUR \#LI-hybrid \#Procurement \#preclinical \#pharma \#r&d \#rfp \#sourcing \#buyer \#suppliermanagement \#benchmark **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)