Sanofi · 1 day ago
Category Buyer BioProcess Raw Materials
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. As a Global Category Buyer for BioProcess Raw Materials, you will develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for bioprocess materials, ensuring supply security and collaboration with partners to support product launches.
Health CareLife SciencePharmaceuticalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Develop innovative category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi
Negotiate worldwide and deliver savings based on anticipation and consolidation of all business needs including robust negotiation plan preparation
Negotiate large complex Bioprocess Master Supply Agreement or performance-based contract
Drive major transversal category initiatives to build up state of the art practices and innovation in sourcing
Conduct Business review Meetings with suppliers
Leverage both generative and predictive Artificial Intelligence in sourcing, scenario, and result augmentation
Ensure procurement technical excellence such as TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, Digital, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality at Global Level
Create and deliver category strategy from creation to execution
Manage Global Business Reviews with strategic partners to ensure ambition and execution in both sides
Directly impact a €10 billion company revenue and support over 6 product launches in new vaccines over the next 5 years
Oversee key account management for strategic suppliers managing relationships
Qualification
Required
10 years' experience in Procurement /Sourcing within Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive or FMCG
Minimum Bachelor's degree from an accredited University
Strong Negotiation Skills with significant achievement of cost savings
Good understanding of raw materials' especially BioProcess procurement value chain from R&D up to Commercial
Excellent stakeholders' management
Good knowledge of bioprocess suppliers' landscapes along with their respective capabilities
Experience of complex supplier relationship management
Excellent command of English is a must
Preferred
French is a plus
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
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2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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