CAPEX Project Lead Buyer Europe

Job title : CAPEX Project Lead Buyer Europe

About the job

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As the CAPEX Project Lead Buyer Europe within our CAPEX procurement team, you will help Sanofi to build up a diverse and health supply chain in capex category for European region. In the booming construction industry, the role CAPEX Project Lead Buyer projects has never been more crucial. As building projects increase in size and complexity, the need for seasoned professionals who can source, manage, and coordinate resources grows ever more vital.

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 :

Category management, in line with the Global Category Strategy, deliver end to end Regional strategy for Construction & Engineering Services following the Global Category Management process : internal, external analysis to create strategic direction for each category & sub-category

Maintain knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry benchmarks

Build up robust regional stakeholder map & community of practice to leverage technology, opportunities and implement strategic direction globally in close collaboration with Global Engineering / Manufacturing & Supply : Develop and implement Global procurement strategies understanding regional footprint and specificities, anticipate and consolidate all business needs to develop action plans, and facilitate implementation of procurement strategy

Supplier Negotiations : Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms

Act as a change agent, bring outside innovation and leverage global footprint

Lead multi location projects / support RFQ, execute negotiations as needed for Automation process equipment project, and deliver world class total savings objectives

Develop strategic Supplier Relationships programs : Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance, issue Resolution : Manage and resolve any issues with suppliers

Metrics and savings reporting : Track and report functional metrics, prepare and manage the procurement savings

Ensure procurement technical excellence (Total cost ownership, Supplier Relationship Management, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, Corporate social responsibility, Environmental Social and Governance, compliance, quality)

Identifying Needs : Determine what goods, services, and materials are needed for CAPEX projects. Build pipeline & forecast of CAPEX activities in your region

CAPEX package Analysis : Review, compare, and analyze CAPEX packages and services to be purchased

Goods Delivery Oversight : Oversee the delivery of purchased goods to ensure timely and accurate delivery

As per mandate / need of RCM / GLB, manage Business Reviews with identified key suppliers

About you

Experience :

Professional CAPEX procurement experience in pharma industry

Soft skills :

Good knowledges of CAPEX, construction & Equipment Supplier market of Pharmaceutical

Preferred demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures

Analytical and negotiation skills and techniques

Strong Project Management skill and knowledge

Good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Education :

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

Languages :

Excellent command of both written and spoken English required, French or German are a plus

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