Global Lead Buyer - Digital Delivery & Operations

• Location: Barcelona

• Build & execute competitive and innovative sourcing initiative pipeline, based on spend and existing landscape analysis, market intelligence, business needs, risks and opportunities, fully aligned on budget & LRPs, delivering value to the business  
• Participate in the definition and implementation of category strategies in accordance with the category managers' recommendations

• Anticipate and consolidate all business needs at the global level, to optimize negotiations at Global level
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations with a focus on BOI improvement and in alignment with category strategies defined by the category management
• Develop and share the expertise of suppliers’ markets within and outside the Domain and with stakeholders (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.)
• Achieve the goals set by the Business Partner you report to
• Deliver savings pipeline in line with targets
• Coach Global Buyers in their sourcing strategies, negotiation tactics, market knowledge
• Communicate proactively on on-going sourcing activities within and outside the Domain
• Engage proactively with other Procurement Domains
• Deliver robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management
• Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…)
• Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services

• Engages upfront main stakeholders of Digital and selected stakeholders in other GBUs 
• Develops strong partnerships with his/her key stakeholders and fosters two-way supportive relationships with them
• Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input

+5 years' experience in Procurement or related field (buyer, sales, partnership, outsourcing, project manager etc.  

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 in a multi-cultural environment.  

• Technical knowledge of the sub-categories/domain, Mastering Negotiation technics  
• Strategic thinking  
• Results oriented   
• Good understanding of business, operations, and legal aspects including service level agreements, KPIs’  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, flexible, receptive, resourceful, and creative  
• Assertive, high-level communicator, good organizational skills, excellent presentation skills, Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity  
• Confident and capable in interacting with key stakeholders and vendors   
• Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions  
• Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations  
• Ability to work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, countries and cultures  
• Strategic and innovative approach for business solutions while in compliance with external and internal policies  
• Transversal Management skills are required for this position.  
• High sense of Ethics, Business integrity and compliance in doing business  

Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University  

 Fluent in English is a must  

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

 At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.