Job title : Category Buyer TOTAL TALENT MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Asia

• Location: Hyderabad

   

About the job

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 Regional Category Buyer Human Resources & Total Talent Management (TTM) Services for International & Asia regions you will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing for the category of spend & geographic scope assigned, and across all business units.

The procurement expert preferably in Asia region for Human Resource & Total Talent Management (TTM) Services (meaning External Workforce) while managing all additional procurement categories of the professional services domain when required: Real Estate and Workplace Services ( Real Estate, Facility Management, Building Maintenance, Security Services, Working Garments, Personal Protective Equipment, Office Supplies, Translation), External Workforce (temporary workers, Managed services, recruitment services), Human Resource Services (Rewards & Performance, Car fleet, Learning & Development, Business Process Outsourcing)  Corporate Services (Travel, Consulting, insurance, Legal & Financial services) 

Main responsibilities

• Operations Management : Supports the Global Lead Buyer or the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure the strategy's execution. Delivers savings pipeline in line with targets. Data crunching: Collect, clean, organize and analyze large volumes of raw data. Leveraging advanced Excel formulas and functions (V/Xlook up, index Match, concatenate, SUMIF, IFAND etc.). Stripping out unwanted information and formatting, translating data into the required format and structuring it for analysis (pareto, charts etc.) or processing by other applications. Once these steps are completed, apply analysis tools to the data to glean business insights. Leads RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her category.

• Contributes to and/or leads local projects according to Category Management.

• Reports on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of. Stays informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to his/her category area. Undertakes benchmarking against other industries and best practices. Run SRM program with suppliers of his/her scope. Support pre/post-audit management, Crisis management.

• Maintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to Risk/CSR/Compliance, and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team members. Identifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures Audit management.

• Stakeholder Management : Develops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them. Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input  

About you

• Experience : Experience in Procurement or related field

• Soft Skills & Technical skills:  The position requires sourcing professional skills with a strong ability to develop relationships within and across the different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization, including transversal / project management skills as well as management skills in a multi-cultural environment: Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes. Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results. Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly. Analytic advanced skills for data crunching purpose (Excel, Power BI, Thinkcell etc ).Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent priorities/projects. Defines and balances strategic priorities against immediate operational challenges. Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills. Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc.Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo. Creativity in imagining new processes, innovative ideas, and solutions. Possesses strong competency in partnering with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes. Encourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groups. Strong planning, problem-solving and responsive decision-making skills. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Role model in compliance and ethics. Actively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree from accredited University (master’s degree is preferred)  

• Languages:  Fluent in English is a must. Local language is a must (depending on the geographic scope) Optional: Japanese or Chinese

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.