Procurement Site Associate

Reference No. ​R2819103

Position Title: ​Procurement Site Associate

Department: ​Procurement Cluster Head Vaccines Americas=

Location: Toronto, Ontario

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

Sanofi Vaccines

Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.  We believe our cutting-edge science and manufacturing, fueled by data and digital technologies, have the potential to transform the practice of medicine, turning the impossible into possible for millions of people. 

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Position Summary:
Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer is reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, 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 is around 15B€ 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.

As part of the site Procurement organization, the PSL relies on the Global Category Buyers to support the site's negotiation objectives and ensures that the specific needs of the sites are covered by the group Procurement strategy.

Main Responsibilities:
Strategy

• Support Global Lead Buyers, Category Managers on strategy development and execution, for Direct & Indirect.

• Support Budget & Strat plan, by continuously identifying & monitoring cost reduction project pipeline, communicating on market index evolution, applying Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to deliver target saving and value for the site and the GBU.

• Contribute to the alignment of site’s priorities and objectives with overall GBU 3rd party expenses cost reduction, risk reduction (led by Critical Material Management Team or equivalent) and sustainability goals.

• Anticipate and consolidate all business needs (supply risk, new sourcing, crisis management) while driving the development of new market opportunities (new suppliers, new technologies, new product launches, capex development, transfers, substitution products, etc.)

• In collaboration with Critical Material Management Team or equivalent, contribute to define and implement the site strategic plan to reduce the site material sourcing risk exposure.

Operational

• Master sites spend profile (spend map by category, by key product, Pareto of spend, global/local suppliers, preferred/non-preferred, mono or dual sourcing, etc.)

• Deliver world class total savings objectives for all domains (Direct & Indirect) within his/her perimeter thanks to a strong understanding of his/her site’s process and spend portfolio.

• Challenge status quo, both internally and externally, in alignment with global strategy guidelines to identify continuous pipeline of local & global initiatives to achieve savings objectives.

• Whilst KSOL is in charge of steering the implementation of projects requiring technical validation and sites’ resources, PSL will own all actions involving suppliers.

• Ensure the right application by the site of the global contracts’ Terms & Conditions including for example Global volume allocation decision and data accuracy of Purchasing Info Records (PIR).

• Support Vendors’ service and quality improvement roadmap as agreed with the GBU and Site by ensuring the implementation of all actions required from global or local vendors.

• Track Supplier Quality and delivery Performance at Site Level and contribute to the SRM with Global Category Buyers.

• Support local functions stakeholders in solving 3rd party major and/or recurring issues supply, quality and delay in payment potentially leading to claim compensation. Escalate within the appropriate procurement and P2P channel.

• Provide – through different tools - information and support for reporting activities per respective categories (PPV, Technical savings, Indirect savings, Supplier Performance…).

Business Partnering

• Develop strong relationship with external partners (suppliers).

• Ensure and develop proper business partnership with M&S site stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, CMM, Technical teams, Quality, SMS, …).

• Engage with technical lead specifiers from Operations, MSAT and Engineering.

• Ensure the appropriate level of communication with Procurement community for a full alignment with tools, practices, and priorities.

About You

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or a related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Enthusiastic about supplier engagement and negotiations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in facilitating and working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work in an international and matrixed organizational environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree with a focus in Procurement.

• Familiarity with categories such as Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, Bioprocessing, or FMCG

• Project management experience or training.

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

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.  Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.​

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