Job title : Sustainable Sourcing Manager – Packaging and Devices

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

About the job

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. Sanofi Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing Business Operating Income (BOI) impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi Procurement 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. We are seeking a talented and ambitious individual to join our team as a Sustainable Sourcing Manager Packaging & Devices category. In this pivotal role you will be responsible for the coordination of Sustainability Initiatives, working closely with suppliers, Global HSE & the Business to ensure that Sanofi’s CSR roadmap is on track. This role reports to the Head of Procurement Environmental

Main responsibilities:

• Work hand in hand with Packaging & Devices Global Category Manager to enhance category strategy with sustainability components – identifying areas of opportunity, creating the business case to establish baseline value, and creating execution plan

• Operate as Sustainability focal point for the Packaging & Devices category team, working closely with buyers to embed sustainability components into interactions with suppliers – covering Supplier Relationship Management, Quarterly Business Reviews, tender evaluation, contract negotiations

• Drive implementation of sustainability initiatives, working with teams to execute vision established in category strategy

• Engage with suppliers to promote sustainable sourcing practices and facilitate collaboration on sustainability initiatives while supporting them with emissions calculations, carbon footprinting, traceability processes, and general sustainability maturity uplift and in data collection such as emissions data, LCA data, water consumption, waste data, etc.

• Stay informed about relevant environmental and social regulations, standards, and industry trends impacting procurement operations and in particular the Packaging & Devices category

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to sustainability, risk management, and ethical sourcing

• Identify and mitigate sustainability-related risks within the supply chain through proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies, working closely with Procurement Risk Management team

About you

Experience :

• Proven experience (5+ years) in a procurement role

• Proven experience working in an ESG-focused role; specific focus on sustainability (Climate and Nature)

• Strong understanding of sustainability principles, frameworks, and best practices, particularly within the context of supply chain and procurement operations

• Knowledge of environmental and social regulations, standards, and certifications relevant to procurement (e.g., ISO 14001, SA8000)

• Experience in Life Sciences or Consumer Goods organizations is preferred

Soft skills :

• Strong influencing abilities, to ensure environmental responsibility is a component of all Procurement strategies

• Ability to work in cross-cultural teams remotely

Technical skills:

• Experience in project management, data analysis, and performance reporting, with proficiency in sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP) and tools

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Languages :

• Fluency in English

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

• Play an instrumental part in creating best practice within our Procurement Team

Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

Discover our Code of Conduct (https://www.codeofconduct.sanofi/) , that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document before applying.

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