Job title: Procurement Site Lead VAI •Location: Swiftwater, PA •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 roles 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 the Procurement Site Lead (PSL), you will be responsible to ensure the alignment between the site Compelling Business Needs and the 3rd party spend (direct & indirect) sourcing strategies. You will ensure consolidation and prioritization of all 3rd party related initiatives for the site. In this role, the PSL is hierarchically part of GBU Global Procurement team (solid line to Procurement Cluster Head) and functionally reports to the site Head (dotted line). You will -at minimum- be part of the extended Site leadership Team and will be the entry point of the site Leadership team for all matters about Procurement categories. **Main Responsibilities:** + Support Global Lead Buyers, Category Managers on strategy development and execution for Direct & Indirect. + Support Budget & Strat plan, by continuously identifying & monitoring cost reduction project pipeline, communicating on market index evolution, applying Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to deliver target saving and value for the site and the GBU. + Contribute to the alignment of site’s priorities and objectives with overall GBU 3rd party expenses cost reduction, risk reduction (led by Critical Material Management Team or equivalent) and sustainability goals. + Anticipate and consolidate all business needs (supply risk, new sourcing, crisis management, …) while driving the development of new market opportunities (new suppliers, new technologies, new product launches, capex development, transfers, substitution products, etc.). + Master sites spend profile (key products material BOM, spend map by category, Pareto of spend, global/local suppliers, preferred/non-preferred, mono or dual sourcing…etc). + Deliver world class total savings objectives for all domains (Direct & Indirect) within his/her perimeter thanks to a strong understanding of his/her site’s process and spend portfolio. + Challenge status quo, both internally and externally, in alignment with global strategy guidelines to identify continuous pipeline of local & global initiatives to achieve savings objectives. + Support local functions stakeholders in solving 3rd party major and/or recurring issues supply, quality and delay in payment potentially leading to claim compensation. Escalate within the appropriate procurement and P2P channel. + Develop strong relationship with external partners (suppliers). + Ensure and develop proper business partnership with M&S site stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, Technical teams, Quality, SMS, …). **About You:** + Bachelor’s degree in sciences, Engineering or Business ideally with procurement degree. + At least 3/5 years of experience in procurement or another relevant field. + Knowledge of the category (Pharma, Biologics or/and FMCG) or Bioprocess is a plus. + Demonstrated knowledge of procurement strategy, systems, processes and procedures. + Strong Analytical and Negotiation skills. + Supplier relationship management (Contracts, Cost model, Development plan etc). + Project Management experience. + Ability to work in constant international environment and matrix organization. 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.​ \#GD-SA ​ \#LI-SA​ \#LI-Onsite​ **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. 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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. 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. 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