Global Lead Buyer, Raw Material

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

At Sanofi/Opella Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees' mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Lead Buyer - Raw Materials to join our procurement team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for raw materials, ensuring a reliable supply chain while optimizing costs. Your expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and market analysis will be key in driving our procurement excellence and supporting our mission to deliver high-quality products across the globe.

• Defining a global strategy and market intelligence for several components (Organic oil, gum, flavor and vegetal extract) as well as E2E procurement strategy for a product brand (Unisom, Xyzal)
• Ensuring the deployment and execution of these strategies on the 12 Sanofi/Opella sites
• Deploying and executing the Raw Material category strategies on 1 site (Chattanooga)
• Establishing and monitoring sites Budget and strategy plan
• Being point of contact for all procurement Direct for 1 Sanofi/Opella site
• Drive the development of new market opportunities (new launchings, new technologies, sustainable components)

• Bachelors' degree in Pharmaceutical engineering/process, Chemistry Engineer or equivalent
• Minimally 5 years' experience in Procurement or Project Management in relationship with Suppliers and Industrial Affairs
• Leadership skills and experience with proven track record in building and leading cross functional teams
• Ability to understand the products, the supplier and product processes
• Effective communication skills (oral & written)
• Strong team spirit, open minded, curiosity and creativity
• Pragmatic and result oriented
• Easy to work in complex environment, ability to synthesis and to move straight to the point
• Autonomy, take action and don't wait to be told what to do

• 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.