• Job title: Regional Buyer Media and communications
• Location: Budapest, Hungary

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 Regional Media & Communication Agencies Buyer – Europe within the Marketing & Sales domain, 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.

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.
The geographic scope of this position is Europe.

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:

• Support the Global Lead Buyer or the Regional Category Manager of the category to ensure the strategy's execution.
• Deliver savings pipeline in line with targets and report on status, savings, performance, and risks on the sourcing activities you are in charge of.
• Lead RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for your category.
• Contribute to and/or leads local projects according to Category Management.
• Stay informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to you category area and undertake benchmarking against other industries and best practices.
• 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, defines appropriate corrective measures Audit management and support pre/post-audit management, crisis management while develops strong partnerships with your key internal customers, and foster two-way supportive relationships with them.

About you

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in Procurement or related field.
• Knowledge of best-in-class Procurement techniques and processes.

Soft skills:

• Consistency of focus upon delivery of outcomes and results.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly.
• 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 degree is preferred).

Languages:

• Fluent in English is a must.

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 having a great opportunity to be part of a diverse 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 and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Discover our Code of Conduct, 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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