Global Lead Buyer Equipment & Automation

at  Sanofi

EXPERIENCE

• 7 + years’ experience in Procurement specializing in CAPEX Equipment & Automation in highly regulated industry

SOFT SKILLS

• Proven track record in building and leading cross-functional teams while influencing stakeholders
• Proven track record in category management, supplier negotiations, contract management, and deployment of digital maintenance solutions
• Capacity to think out of the box with a problem-solving approach to contribute to the strategy
• Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, notably on large data sets
• Knowledge of SAP MM module and any CMMS tool
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Trained into crisis management
• Knowledge of Pharma GMP work environment
• Good understanding of finance and legal aspects
• Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented
• Proven project management
• Technical and commercial Negotiation
• Communication skills - Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skills
• Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills
• Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working
• Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity
• Role model in compliance and ethics

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or another relevant field

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
• Contract Negotiations & Procurement Execution
• Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking
• Risk & Compliance Management
• Reporting & Performance Tracking
• Management Responsibilities