Job title: Category Buyer, Supply Chain Inbound

• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Hybrid working according to local policy

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.

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.

EDUCATION

• University degree in relevant field (e.g.: economics, supply chain)

• Build and implement full sourcing strategy for category
• Deliver world class cost savings, inventory optimization and additional benefits (resilience, CO2 reduction, simplification)
• Ensure consistency, communication and integration within the business and the procurement network
• Run 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)
• Ensures the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the strategies defined by the Category Management and/or Procurement Business Partners, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders
• Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she oversees
• Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area
• Creates visibility by mapping all flows. If business case led to flow and/or incoterm changes, aligns with key supplier and buyers
• Undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices