Job Information
Sanofi Group Global Sourcing Buyer Medical & Scientific in Shanghai, China
Job purpose
Develop, execute and implement sourcing strategy for Japan as well as other assigned countries under the guidance of the Line Manager and the Global Category Managers in a collaboration way.
Manage supplier relationship aiming to stimulate the access to innovative and "best in class" external solutions.
Establish strong internal business partnering with relevant end-users.
Work with P2P to provide seamless Source to Pay (end to end) approach.
Ensure compliance with the Procurement policies and company guidelines.
Escalate issues and market challenges within the procurement network and business partners internally.
Key accountabilities
Strategy
Plan and consolidate business need for internal customers by spend categories.
Apply global/local category sourcing strategy aligned on budget.
Proactively provide information on local business needs and supplier market intelligence related to category.
Build & execute competitive and innovative local category strategies under the guidance of global category management.
Based on market intelligence, assess supplier risks and opportunities.
Operation
Implement Category Key Performance Indicators and follow-up.
Deliver local savings targets.
Challenge business requirements (smart spending)
Select supplier as per country requirements:
Identify potential suppliers
If applicable, conduct bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
Negotiate contracts, optimize existing agreements
Formalize final contract with appropriate legal experts
Manage interactions with suppliers, evaluate supplier performance and internal customer satisfaction
Provides when relevant, pre-sourcing guidance to purchasing agents to streamline P2P process
Apply Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality, e-Catalogue …)
Act in compliance with the best practices, policies and guidelines.
Business Partnering
- Ensure business partnering with all business stakeholders and collaborating with procurement peers
Requirements
BS/BA or international university degree required, MS/MBA, Ph.D., desirable but not mandatory, Degree in science, economics, or business-related fields
At least 5 years’ experience in relevant M&S sourcing
Fluent verbal and written ability with the Korean/English language
Open minded, resourceful, creative, flexible, and result oriented
Strong ethical behavior
Additional Experience Desired but not Mandatory
Experience with change management
Experience of working in a global team
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