Sanofi · 23 hours ago
Global Category Buyer iWX, Facility Management
Swiftwater, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. The Global Category Buyer iWX will lead strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for facility management across a global network, ensuring alignment with operational objectives and driving efficiency in service delivery.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing activities across the full scope of hard and soft services within the global iWX program, covering 117 sites across M&S, R&D, and Tertiary domains
Develop and present procurement strategies to senior internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and transformation goals
Maintain deep knowledge of global supply chain trends, industry benchmarks, and emerging innovations to inform strategic decisions
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, value creation, and operational excellence
Translate and communicate the vision and strategic goals of the Procurement function across the organization
Ensure execution and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the iWX strategy, in close collaboration with global and regional procurement networks
Define and execute sourcing strategies in partnership with the Global Lead Buyer, with a focus on value delivery and supplier performance
Coordinate with Country Procurement Heads (CPH) and Procurement Site Leads (PSL) to ensure consistent local implementation of global strategies
Deliver a robust savings pipeline in line with contractual commitments and program targets
Support scope evolution discussions with cross-functional procurement teams (MRO, PS Domain, etc.) to ensure strategic alignment
Provide comprehensive reporting on status, savings, performance, and risks across the iWX program and facility management categories
Act as a change agent, driving innovation and leveraging Sanofi’s global footprint to enhance supplier capabilities and service delivery
Benchmark against leading practices across industries to continuously elevate procurement standards
Lead and animate business reviews with maintenance SMEs, covering innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, and quality
Collaborate with Global Security to define and integrate security standards into facility management processes
Partner with Procurement Services to maximize synergies with Business Operations Services
Manage and resolve strategic and operational issues with iWX partners, ensuring continuity and performance
Qualification
Required
2/3 years' experience in Indirect Procurement in industrial environment
Technical knowledge of Preventive and Reactive maintenance techniques
Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, notably on large data sets
Knowledge of SAP MM module and any CMMS tool
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Pharma GMP work environment
Good understanding of finance and legal aspects
Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented
Proven project management
Technical and commercial 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
Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity
Role model in compliance and ethics
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business or another relevant field
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
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2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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