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Sanofi · 1 day ago

Category Buyer R&D and Analytical Service

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company dedicated to improving people's lives through science. They are seeking a Category Buyer for R&D and Analytical Services to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier negotiations, ensuring alignment with their commercial manufacturing strategy.

Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies ensuring global participation, alignment, and adoption
Market Analysis, Spend Analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ, Supplier Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Compliance
Drive the negotiations with suppliers under his/her perimeter
Align with Finance and the Business to capture and monitor external budget spends and savings
Assemble successful cross functional teams to develop cost modeling and analytics, evaluate total cost, total savings potential, sourcing options, regulatory/legal/quality impact, and production/operation impact of sourcing opportunities
Drive and manage change and process efficiencies

Qualification

Procurement techniquesCost ModelingContract NegotiationSupplier EvaluationRisk ManagementMarket AnalysisAnalytical skillsNetworkingBusiness acumenMatrix environmentListening skillsFocus on outcomesLife sciences degreeFluent in EnglishCommunicationAdaptability

Required

5-7 years in Procurement preferably Pharmaceutical Industry
Cost Modeling/Total Cost of Ownership
Fill finish and label and packaging
Strong Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes
Possesses strong competency in networking across various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
Strong business acumen and ability to build sustainable business connectivity
Solid listening and communication skills
Capability to work in a matrix and complex environment
Strong communicator with ability to adapt style and approach according to audience
Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results
High level of analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly
Bachelor's Degree in Life sciences required
Fluent in written and spoken English

Preferred

Master's Degree Business Administration or Life Sciences preferred

Benefits

High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Company

Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.97B
Key Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B

Leadership Team

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Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
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Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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