Procurement Site Associate VAI - Toronto

Sanofi; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi in Toronto is seeking a Procurement Site Associate VAI to support direct and indirect spend within the Vaccines IA Global Procurement group. The role focuses on strategy execution, supplier engagement, and cost reduction across the site, in a hybrid work environment.

You will work with Global Lead Buyers and Category Managers, manage spend profiles, monitor market trends, and ensure adherence to contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences, Engineering or Business ideally with procurement degree or equivalent working experience in Procurement.
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of the category (Pharma, Biologics or FMCG) or Bioprocess is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Strong appetite for suppliers' interactions and negotiations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Facilitating cross-functional teams.
• Project Management.
• Ability to work in constant international environment and matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and execution for Direct & Indirect spend.
• Monitor cost reduction project pipeline and market index trends.
• Align site priorities with global cost reduction and sustainability goals.
• Identify new suppliers, technologies and opportunities.
• Manage site spend profile and drive total savings.
• Track supplier performance and ensure contract terms are followed.
• Support vendors’ service and quality improvement roadmap.
• Escalate issues to procurement and P2P channels.
• Provide reporting data for KPIs across categories.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Matrix organization

Procurement systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences, Engineering or Business

Procurement degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Reference Number: R2872354

Position Title: Procurement Site Associate VAI - Toronto

Department: Vaccines IA Global Procurement

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

About Sanofi

Sanofi's global vaccines business unit partners with the public health, medical and scientific communities to improve access to life-protecting vaccines and increase vaccination coverage, while striving to develop new and improved vaccines to enhance health and well-being.

About the Job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. 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.
As part of the site Procurement organization, the PSA relies on the Global Category Buyers to support the site's negotiation objectives and ensures that the specific needs of the sites are covered by the group Procurement strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Support Global Lead Buyers, Category Managers on strategy development and execution, for Direct & Indirect.
• Support Budget & Strat plan, by continuously identifying & monitoring cost reduction project pipeline, communicating on market index evolution, applying Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach to deliver target saving and value for the site and the GBU.
• Contribute to the alignment of site’s priorities and objectives with overall GBU 3rd party expenses cost reduction, risk reduction (led by Critical Material Management Team or equivalent) and sustainability goals.
• Anticipate and consolidate all business needs (supply risk, new sourcing, crisis management) while driving the development of new market opportunities (new suppliers, new technologies, new product launches, capex development, transfers, substitution products, etc.)
• In collaboration with Critical Material Management Team or equivalent, contribute to define and implement the site strategic plan to reduce the site material sourcing risk exposure.

Operational

• Master sites spend profile (spend map by category, by key product, Pareto of spend, global/local suppliers, preferred/non-preferred, mono or dual sourcing, etc.)
• Deliver world class total savings objectives for all domains (Direct & Indirect) within his/her perimeter thanks to a strong understanding of his/her site’s process and spend portfolio.
• Challenge status quo, both internally and externally, in alignment with global strategy guidelines to identify continuous pipeline of local & global initiatives to achieve savings objectives.
• Whilst KSOL is in charge of steering the implementation of projects requiring technical validation and sites’ resources, PSL will own all actions involving suppliers.
• Ensure the right application by the site of the global contracts’ Terms & Conditions including for example Global volume allocation decision and data accuracy of Purchasing Info Records (PIR).
• Support Vendors’ service and quality improvement roadmap as agreed with the GBU and Site by ensuring the implementation of all actions required from global or local vendors.
• Track Supplier Quality and delivery Performance at Site Level and contribute to the SRM with Global Category Buyers.
• Support local functions stakeholders in solving 3rd party major and/or recurring issues supply, quality and delay in payment potentially leading to claim compensation. Escalate within the appropriate procurement and P2P channel.
• Provide – through different tools - information and support for reporting activities per respective categories (PPV, Technical savings, Indirect savings, Supplier Performance…).

Business Partnering

• Develop strong relationship with external partners (suppliers).
• Ensure and develop proper business partnership with M&S site stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, CMM, Technical teams, Quality, SMS, …).
• Engage with technical lead specifiers from Operations, MSAT and Engineering.
• Ensure the appropriate level of communication with Procurement community for a full alignment with tools, practices, and priorities.

About you

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences, Engineering or Business ideally with procurement degree or equivalent working experience in Procurement
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of the category (Pharma, Biologics or/and FMCG) or Bioprocess is a plus.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Strong appetite for suppliers' interactions and negotiations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Facilitating cross-functional teams.
• Project Management.
• Ability to work in constant international environment and matrix organization.

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 andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

This position is for a current vacant role that we are actively hiring for.

Applications received after the official close date will be reviewed on an individual basis.

AI Usage

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Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can here.

Toute compensation sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise. Des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées ici.