Global Digital Procurement Leader – Software, IT & AI

Sanofi; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Global Category Manager in Digital Procurement based in Barcelona. You will own end-to-end category strategy for Software, IT Services, and Strategic Hardware across Sanofi entities worldwide, leading negotiations and strategic supplier relationships to deliver best-in-class savings.

You will drive AI-powered procurement transformation and partner with senior leaders to translate global strategies locally, while coaching Global Lead Buyers and advancing a culture of

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Procurement or a closely related field.
• Proven Digital/IT category management experience at a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute competitive category strategies grounded in market intelligence, risk assessment, and long-range planning.
• Build and maintain a sub-category roadmap with a savings pipeline aligned to budgets.
• Lead strategic negotiations, harmonization programs, and critical supplier escalations.
• Coach and develop Global Lead Buyers and Domain team members.

Skills

Digital procurement

Global category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Ethics in business

SLA & KPIs

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Contract management software

MS Excel

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Global Category Manager in Digital Procurement based in Barcelona. You will own end-to-end category strategy for Software, IT Services, and Strategic Hardware across Sanofi entities worldwide, leading negotiations and strategic supplier relationships to deliver best-in-class savings.

You will drive AI-powered procurement transformation and partner with senior leaders to translate global strategies locally, while coaching Global Lead Buyers and advancing a culture of