US Communication Agencies Buyer

Sanofi

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France with one purpose: Chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence though Diversity.Sanofi operates in 90 countries with 91 000 employees worldwide, working in 59 manufacturing and 20 Research & Development (R&D) sites. In 2022 business net income was €10.3 Billion, delivered by 4 Global Business Units: Specialty care, Consumer Healthcare, Vaccines & General Medicines.Sanofi covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, rare diseases, etc.Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer is reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, member of the sanofi executive committee. The Procurement organization is divided into five Domains (Manufacturing & Supply, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, Scientific & Medical and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Center of Excellence & Transformation. The yearly spend coverage is around 15B€ with a special focus on Procurement excellence, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability. Closely collaborating with Finance, Business Operations and Business Units, Procurement is instrumental in achieving cost efficiency and savings. Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing Business Operational Impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions.ABOUT THE JOBPurpose of the roleThe US Category Buyer – Communication Agencies is responsible for implementing and ensure adoption of the Global category strategies in the US and manage local strategy and leading sourcing for the category of spend & geographic scope not covered by Global. assigned, and across all business units.This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal stakeholders (Global and cross-categories procurement, business, Finance), assist with building project scopes based on business needs in compliance with Global procurement strategy and preferred supplier, , conduct Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts, rate cards / discount schedules, ensure building a strong savings pipeline including rigor on tracking, reporting and validation by Finance, manage overall relationships with key suppliers (performance evaluations, QBRs, action plans, SRM programs)The Communications Agencies category includes creative services, digital marketing services, production & adaptation, public relations & public affairs.The main focus of the role will be on the Specialty Care Global Business Unit (GBU) US which saw Q4 2023 sales alone of €3.235 Billion. This GBU includes Immunology, Oncology, Neurology, Rare Diseases and Rare Blood with complexities of multi-indication products, a robust pipeline and alliance partner agreements.Geographic scopeThe geographic scope of this role is US including global stakeholders with US presence.The following key activities will be performed by this roleOperations ManagementSupports the Global Lead Buyer or the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure the strategy's execution.Delivers savings pipeline in line with targetsLeads RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her categoryLeads local transformational projects according to Category Management with ability to connect US needs to global needsReports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of including regular touchpoints with Finance business partnersStays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category areaUndertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practicesRun SRM program with suppliers of his/her scopeSupport pre/post-audit management, Crisis managementMaintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to Risk/CSR/Compliance, and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team membersIdentifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures Audit managementStakeholder ManagementDevelops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, including senior management and foster two-way supportive relationships with themPresents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and inputIdentify cross-GBU synergies even in absence of cross-GBU stakeholdersManage intricacies of working in an Alliance model on specific brandsABOUT YOUExperience5+ years’ experience in Procurement or related field (including agency-side experience)Soft Skills/ Technical skills:The position requires sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including transversal / project management skills as well as management skills in a multi-cultural environment.Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processesConsistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and resultsDemonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordinglyAbility to work independently on multiple concurrent priorities/projectsDefines and balances strategic priorities against immediate operational challengesAble to quickly assimilate new information/skillsReadily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc.Willingness and ability to challenge the status quoCreativity in imagining new processes, innovative ideas, and solutionsPossesses strong competency in partnering with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomesEncourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groupsStrong planning, problem-solving and responsive decision-making skillsStrong communication, presentation, change management and negotiation skills.Role model in compliance and ethicsActively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvementResilience and aptitude to navigate in a complex organizationManage confidentiality and mitigate competitive conflicts within Alliance brands and Sanofi brandsEducationMinimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited University (master degree is preferred)LanguagesFluent in English is a must, French is a plus and other local/Regional languagesSanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.#GD-SA
#LI-SAAt Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

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