Category Buyer Spare Parts

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

• Job type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

• Travel: 5%

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.

As Global buyer Spare parts, you will be responsible, for the management of spare part category, purchase, storage, and distribution of spare parts or components required for machinery, or equipment, for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level.

This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal business teams to support their objectives, assist with building project scopes, consolidate all business needs and specification, conduct Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts renewals, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers. We’re an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensures the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the strategies, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders.
• Providessupport to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of the strategy and sourcing execution.
• Develop & implement digital Solutions and VMI Programs: implementing Digital solutions (such as PunchOut catalogues) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs streamline procurement processes and improve expenditure management.
• Delivers savings pipeline in line with targets.
• Maintain knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry benchmarks.
• Provide solutions & alternatives for Spare parts process improvement.
• Communicate departmental vision & goals.
• Leads global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for maintenance category. 
• Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities for maintenance category.
• Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments.
• Act as a change agent, bring outside innovation and leverage global footprint.
• Undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices.
• 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…),
• Work closely with procurement services to leverage as much as possible the middle and back-offices services.
• Issue Resolution: Manage and resolve any issues with suppliers.

About you

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or another relevant field.

Experience:

• Min. 3 years of Procurement experience.

Soft and Technical skills:

• Technical knowledge of Spare Parts Management, reverse engineering, Additive manufacturing & Lathing/milling/coating technologies
• Good understanding of inventory management and FIFO practices.
• 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.
• Proven experience into remote maintenance contract deployment and machinery connectivity and censoring.
• 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.

Languages:

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English required
• German and/or French active language skillset is nice-to-have

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 and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
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Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
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BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science—where your progress can be as transformative as our work. We believe in you, support you, and give you the opportunity to go further, think faster, and achieve what you once thought impossible. With us, you can shape the future—ask questions, explore new paths, and find solutions that truly reach those who need them most. Ready to use the power of science to improve people's lives? Let's pursue progress together and discover the extraordinary!

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

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