Global Category Buyer External Manufacturing

Global Category Buyer External Manufacturing Location : Barcelona - Spain

Type of work : Hybrid

Full time

Responsibilities Lead sourcing of goods and services within External manufacturing & Supply activities

Execute and implement contracts / agreements in the perimeter with the CDMOs (CDMO : Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations)

Develop, implement, and optimize sourcing strategies in support of Internal stakeholders, based on supplier, technology and market intelligence respecting global category management guidance

Conduct supplier and technology market analysis with specific benchmarking reviews as required

Contribute to the Sanofi Procurement sourcing team and Business Partners (lead specifiers) to build innovative category and / or sub-category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi

Anticipate and consolidate all business needs to develop action plans, execute negotiations and facilitate implementation specific to category and / or sub-category

Ensure good execution of any category sourcing plan in line with global strategy and regional / country needs

Deliver world class total savings objectives

Ensure procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality) at their perimeter

As per mandate of management, manage Business Reviews with identified key suppliers

Qualifications Experience : Procurement experience within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with exposure to Drug Product (5 years minimum)

Negotiation Prowess : Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to secure favorable terms and agreements

Communication & Collaboration : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors

Financial Acumen : A solid understanding of financial practices and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data

Technical skills : Preferred demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures and legal aspects including service level agreements, KPIs

Data Analysis & Reporting : Utilizing data analysis tools to extract, analyze, and interpret data to support strategic decision-making and reporting

Educational Background : A bachelor’s degree

Language Skills : Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in French is a significant plus

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.

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