Job Title: Procurement Agile Squad Manager
Location: Bridgewater NJ
About the Job:
Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and youcan play a vital part in the performance of ourentire business while helping to make an impact onmillions around the world. As Procurement Agile Squad Manager, in this pivotal role you will be responsible for designing and implementing initiatives to enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the procurement team, playing a pivotal role in developing a high-performing and agile procurement workforce.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
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Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and implemented Partner to Win and Design to Value methodologies aligned with organizational goals, focusing on procurement improvement.
- Lead cross-functional teams and Agile squads to execute high-impact procurement projects, driving negotiation strategy and contract management.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess program effectiveness and implement emerging technologies, including AI and mobile apps.
- Champion agile methodologies within procurement, facilitating sprint planning and driving accountability through agile ceremonies.
- Lead change management initiatives, fostering adoption of transformative procurement practices and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Drove continuous improvement through innovation, knowledge-sharing, and post-implementation reviews to refine future strategies.
- Provide strategic leadership and support to project teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a high-performance work environment.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, while developing detailed plans for effective execution of procurement initiatives.
About you:
- • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field;
- • Proven experience (10+ years) in a transformation role
- • Experience (5+) years in a Procurement role
- • Management Consulting or Strategy Consulting experience required
- • Strong understanding of procurement regulations, industry trends, and best practices.
- • Deep understanding of advanced Procurement methodologies, including but not limited to ZBB, DTV, Negotiation Excellence
- • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
- • Strong project management, change management, and stakeholder management capabilities
- • Ability to manage cross-cultural teams remotely, with direct reports operating internationally
Why Choose Us:
- 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.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domesticpartnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liabilityfor military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) orany other characteristic protected by law.
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