Sanofi is an innovative global biopharmaceutical 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. Our team, across the world, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence through innovation, digital transformation, and AI. Sanofi manufactures 2 billion doses of medicines and vaccines annually across 37 global production sites, with more than €1 billion invested annually in modernizing and digitizing its Manufacturing & Supply network. Sanofi operates 20 R&D sites worldwide and covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, neurology, oncology, rare diseases, vaccines, and neuroscience.
Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company's future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer, a member of the Sanofi Executive Committee. The Procurement organization is divided into five Domains (Manufacturing & Supply, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, Scientific & Medical, and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Center of Excellence & Transformation. The yearly spend coverage reached €16.8 billion in 2025 (vs. €15.9B in 2024), with a special focus on Procurement excellence, Supplier Diversity, and Sustainability. Closely collaborating with Finance, Business Operations, and Business Units, Procurement is instrumental in achieving cost efficiency and savings. Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing Business Operational Impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data-driven solutions.
The Global category Buyer is responsible for the category of spend assigned— syringes and needles for the Vaccines Business Unit, €95M per year—for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at a global level. This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with internal business teams to support their objectives, assisting with building project scopes, consolidating all business needs and specifications, conducting Global Requests for Proposal (RFPs), negotiating contract renewals, rate cards/discount schedules, and managing overall relationships with key suppliers.
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:
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The salary range for this position is :€49.600,00 - €74.400,00
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.
We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth.
We apply our deep understanding of the immune system to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world, with an innovative pipeline that could benefit millions more. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives; this inspires us to drive progress and deliver positive impact for our people and the communities we serve, by addressing the most urgent healthcare, environmental, and societal challenges of our time.
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