Digital Global Sourcing Buyer

Digital Global Sourcing Buyer – Location: Barcelona, Spain

Overview

Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is a member of the Sanofi executive committee. The Procurement organization is divided into five domains, including Digital, and leverages Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Center of Excellence & Transformation. The Digital Global Buyer is responsible for the category of spend assigned, implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at the global level. This includes building project scopes, consolidating business needs and specifications, conducting Global RFIs/RFPs, negotiating contract renewals, rate cards/discount schedules, and managing overall relationships with key suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation and operational follow‑up of action plans derived from strategies defined by Category Management and/or Procurement Business Partners, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Global Lead Buyer of the category to ensure the execution of strategy and sourcing execution.
• Deliver savings pipeline in line with targets.
• Lead global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for the domain/category.
• Report on status, savings, performance, and risks on sourcing activities.
• Stay informed on current industry trends and new market developments related to the category area.
• Undertake benchmarking against other industries and best practices.
• Run robust Supplier Management with business reviews & performance management.
• Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…).
• Work closely with procurement services to leverage middle and back‑office services.
• Develop strong partnerships with key internal customers and foster two‑way supportive relationships.
• Present Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in Procurement or a related field.
• Strong sourcing professional skills with the ability to develop relationships within and across lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization.
• Transversal / project management skills and management experience in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Technical knowledge of the category/domain.
• Results‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of finance and legal aspects.
• Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results‑oriented.
• Project management, negotiation, communication, assertiveness, and excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new information and adapt to new environments, processes, and ways of working.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity.
• Role model in compliance and ethics.

Education

Minimum Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Languages

Fluent in English is a must.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary range: €49,600.00 – €66,133.00. Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs.