Global Buyer - Lab Supplies & Services job opportunity at Sanofi.



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Sanofi Global Buyer - Lab Supplies & Services
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Location: Budapest, Hungary Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid About the job 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.   As the Global Buyer – Lab Supplies and Services , you will be responsible for a strategic and complex category that is critical to Sanofi’s R&D operations. You will join a high-performing global procurement team structured around category management excellence and business partnership.   You will act as a value-generating control point for Lab Supplies and Services, partnering closely with internal stakeholders across R&D, MSAT, CMC, and Quality to support scientific continuity, innovation, and cost efficiency. You will contribute to shaping and executing the global category strategy, consolidate business needs, build sourcing strategies, run global RFPs, negotiate contracts and rate cards, and manage relationships with key strategic suppliers. This is a global role supporting all entities of the Sanofi Group, with a strong operational and digital transformation dimension through the deployment of procurement marketplaces and best-in-class buying practices.   Main responsibilities: Operations & Category Management Implement and continuously evolve the Global Lab Supplies Category Strategy to secure Sanofi R&D’s critical business needs while a cting as a front-line owner of supplier performance management , ensuring service levels, delivery reliability, and issue resolution. Deliver measurable procurement value through  meaning o wnership of global RFPs,  c ontract negotiations and renewals and a lternative sourcing and demand management initiatives Lead and accelerate the adoption of the Sanofi Lab Supplies Marketplace , driving digitalization, compliance, and improved buying experience for scientists. Support and promote demand management programs (“buy smarter, buy less”) in close collaboration with R&D stakeholders. Monitor industry trends, supplier innovation, and market developments; benchmark against best practices across industries. Apply procurement excellence across key dimensions including meaning t otal Cost of Ownership (TCO) , s upplier Relationship Management (SRM), m arket Intelligence and Risk Management , i nnovation scouting and C SR, HSE, Quality, and Compliance requirements Stakeholder & Business Partnership Build and maintain strong, trust-based partnerships with key R&D, MSAT, and CMC stakeholders. Ensure an excellent and frictionless buying experience for Sanofi scientists. Proactively gather, assess, and translate business needs into procurement strategies and supplier briefs. Act as a key interface between internal teams and strategic suppliers, facilitating alignment and execution.   About You Experience: 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Laboratory Management, or a related field. Solid technical understanding of Lab Supplies, Reagents, or related scientific categories. Good working knowledge of finance (cost analysis, savings tracking) and legal/contractual processes. Established experience in negotiating global agreements and managing complex supplier relationships. Soft Skills: Results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. High attention to detail, particularly in contract and data analysis. Flexible, resourceful, and creative in addressing complex sourcing challenges. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage transversal initiatives. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with ability to influence at multiple levels. Fast learner, able to adapt quickly to new environments, tools, and processes. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and social intelligence. Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Master’s degree preferred). Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Proficiency in a second European language such as French or German is a strong plus.   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 Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our Lab Supplies & Services Procurement Team Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary. Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s 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, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ! #Sanofi #SanofiCareers #joinSanofi #jobopportunities #careeropportunities #sscjob #Sanofi_Budapest_Hub #Budapest #procurement #labsupplies #services #pharma #staretgic #categorymanagement #businesspartnership #supplierperformancemamagement #procurementexcellence Pursue progress , discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com !

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