Category Buyer Raw Materials - BioProcess Materials - Consumable, SUT, Chromatog, Resin, Media

Sanofi - Framingham, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Framingham, MA

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As a Category Buyer Raw Materials - Bio Process Materials at Sanofi, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies for bioprocess raw materials and single-use technologies. This position is vital for ensuring supply security and contributing to manufacturing and supply chain excellence, particularly in light of Sanofi's strong product pipeline. You will collaborate with strategic partners to drive innovation and ensure cost-effectiveness in both commercial and pre-launch activities.

Responsibilities

• 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 €10 billion company revenue and support over 6 product launches in new vaccines over the next 5 years.
• Oversee key account management for strategic suppliers managing relationships.

Requirements

• Strategic Sourcing for Bioprocess Materials in R D or 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.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with the ability to lead complex supplier relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent command of English is a must; French is a plus.

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare
• Prevention and wellness programs
• At least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Thoughtful rewards package recognizing contributions