Category Buyer, Medical Communications & Events, Japan

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.About The JobWithin 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.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 Events and Medical Communication Buyer 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. Maintain all procurement documentations updated, report KPIs for his geographies to GCM/GLBs, key focus of this role will be to: manage local procurement projects for his/her geographies, business partnering with the GBUS, GTMC, SBO Hubs leaders and Medical function and report to Global team all relevant information to improve Global procurement strategy with the geographic scope.Geographic scopeThe geographic scope of this role is JapanMain ResponsibilitiesEnsures Global strategy's execution in JapanDelivers savings pipeline in line with targets and leads local RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for his/her categoryReports on status, savings, performance and risks on the sourcing activities he/she is in charge of including regular touchpoints with Finance business partnersSupports pre/post-audit management, crisis managementMaintains comprehensive understanding of Procurement Policies/Processes related to risk/CSR/Compliance and ensures that these are adhered to by relevant team membersIdentifies non-compliant processes and defines appropriate corrective measures whileDevelops strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers and foster two-way supportive relationships with them Drive and influence Business Partner’s to act on strategy set up by demonstrating a clear leadership. Challenge status quo and put best practices in place Presents Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input Identify cross-GBU synergies even in absence of cross-GBU stakeholdersExperienceABOUT YOU4+ years’ experience in Procurement or related field (including agency-side experience)Soft Skills Project Management skills (planning, prioritizing ) 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 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, with leadership Encourages collaboration within team and across other functions/groups Strong communication, presentation, change management and negotiation skills. Role model in compliance and ethics Actively seeks feedback to identify opportunities for improvement Resilience and aptitude to navigate in a complex organizationThe 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.EducationMinimum Bachelor degree from accredited University (master degree is preferred)LanguagesFluent in Japanese is a mustFluent in English is a mustnullPursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.