Job title: Global Lead Buyer Raw Materials
•Location: Swiftwater or Framingham
•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 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 Global Lead Buyer, Bioprocess Materials & New Chemical Entities, you will be pivotal in developing, evolving, and executing strategic sourcing strategies for new chemical entities, bioprocess raw materials, and single-use technologies, contributing directly to our manufacturing and supply chain excellence. Due to one of the strongest launch product pipelines in the pharma industry, you will spearhead innovation & seamless collaboration with strategic partners to ensure supply security, speed to market, right cost base and manufacturability both for commercial and pre-launch activities.

• Develop innovative sub-category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi.
  
• Negotiate worldwide and deliver savings based on anticipation and consolidation of all business needs.
  
• Drive major transversal category initiatives to build up state of the art practices and innovation in sourcing.
  
• Leverage both generative and predictive Artificial Intelligence in sourcing, scenario and result augmentation.
  
• Ensure procurement technical excellence such as TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, Digital, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality at Global Level.
  
• Manage Global Business Reviews with strategic partners to ensure ambition and execution in both sides.
  
• Directly impact a €24 billion company revenue and support over 18 product launches across various modalities (mammalian, microbiological, gene therapy, vaccines) over the next 5 years.
  
• Manage €400 million spend (2024 figures), targeting 8% net savings across.
  
• Oversee key account management for strategic suppliers managing relationships with 20 key suppliers.
  
• Manage 7 direct reports across globe.
  

• Strategic Sourcing for Bioprocess Materials in R&D and in Manufacturing, specifically in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  
• Bachelor's degree from accredited University.
  
• Supplier landscape know-how & demonstrated track record of achieving significant cost savings.
  
• Strong understanding of raw materials' procurement value chain from R&D up to LCM, their supply chain dynamics and industry trends.
  
• Good knowledge of bioprocess suppliers' landscapes along with their respective capabilities.
  
• Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations in a multi-cultural environment.
  
• Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions.
  
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with the ability to lead complex supplier relationships.
  

• 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.