Job title: Category Buyer Capex

Location: Hyderabad

About the job

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France with one purpose: Chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.  

The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence though Diversity. 

Sanofi operates in 90 countries with 91 000 employees worldwide, working in 59 manufacturing and 20 Research & Development (R&D) sites. In 2022 business net income was €10.3 Billion, delivered by 4 Global Business Units: Specialty care, Consumer Healthcare, Vaccines & General Medicines. 

Sanofi covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, rare diseases, etc.  

Main Responsibilities:

Lead sourcing of goods and services under category of Capex, Maintenance, Energy, Waste. Develops, executes and optimizes sourcing strategies in support of M&S Cost of Goods based on supplier and technology market intelligence respecting global and regional category management guidance.  The scope is Asia region

Strategy: Conduct supplier and technology market analysis and specific benchmarking reviews as required; Share the global supplier market expertise in Sanofi. Anticipate and consolidate all business needs to develop action plans, execute negotiations and facilitate implementation specific to category and/or sub-category. Ensures good execution of any category sourcing plan in line with global strategy and regional/country needs. Deliver world class total savings objectives

Ensure procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality) at his/her perimeter. As per mandate of GLB, manage Business Reviews with identified key suppliers

Operational: Provide to internal stakeholders: Market trends, share budget assumptions and procurement plan. Drive the development of new market opportunities (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.). Lead and conduct RFP process utilizing e-sourcing tool. Drive the negotiations with suppliers under his/her perimeter

Procurement Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics and CSR: Ensure Procurement skills are robust & current via Procurement Academy and other ad hoc offerings. Take part in regular training sessions to audits requirements. Compliance sanity checks. Pre & Post Audit management

Crisis management

About you:

Experience: Min. 5 of years of CAPEX, maintenance procurement experience, 3+ in Procurement, or Operations of Pharmaceutical industry

Soft Skills & Technical skills: Good knowledges of Asia Supplier market of pharmaceutical equipment. Preferred demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures. Analytical and negotiation skills and techniques. Management skills in assessing business issues. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams. Working knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and financial practices. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Project Management. Excellent command of both written and spoken English required.

Education: Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree.

Language: Must be fluent (written/spoken) 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.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But 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. So, let’s be those people.

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

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!