Regional Category Buyer, ITS Asia, China and JPAC

Job description

Within the Global ITS Procurement team, under the management of the Regional ITS & Digital Procurement Head, you will manage the execution, implementation and enforcement of global ITS sourcing strategies throughout the various business entities and regional organizations in Asia Pacific. Dimension (accountability): ITS Spend of ~ 40m Euros. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

·  Effectively manage and implement / adapt global sourcing strategies for all ITS categories third party spend. (hardware, software, ITS services, telecom, digital initiatives)
·  Manage regional and local ITS operational procurement activities in support of the Asia geography (eg. Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines).
·  Lead sourcing processes, negotiations and support contract development with IT suppliers.
·  Design and execute competitive bidding process for ITS projects to achieve the best overall value-added solution from suppliers
·  Partner closely with Legal, Compliance and Finance teams towards successful completion of complex negotiations
·  Ensure all suppliers are compliant with Service Level Agreement through collaboration with our internal ITS partners
·  Engage and influence senior levels within Global Business Units, ITS Units and Support Functions
·  Improve savings and cash management to support business growth by selecting innovative and best-in-class products and service providers that meet business requirements
·  Conduct in depth cost and spend analysis to develop targeted savings initiatives through various cost reduction means, which includes make-or-buy business case development for certain applications
·  Develop and educate internal clients on best-in-class procurement and sourcing processes
·  Manage Supplier Relationship Management with regards to SLAs and performance reviews, and in partnership with Strategic Vendor Management group
·  Lead transversal projects (beyond Asia geography) focusing on internal business partners' defined value drivers and priorities, on topics such as operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, risk management and market intelligence.

Key interface

Internal

·  Information Technology and Solutions
·  Commercial Excellence
·  Digital Marketing
·  Facility Management and Administration
·  Legal
·  Finance
·  Global /Regional / Country Procurement

External

·  Supplier

Education and Qualification required for the role:

·  Education: Bachelor's Degree (Business, Engineering or IT preferred)
·  Working Experience: 3+ years of experience in either Indirect Procurement (preferably within IT categories for a large MNC) and/or Business Partnering for IT categories
·  Strong knowledge and experience managing regional and local projects
·  Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at senior levels of management with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
·  Team player with excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
·  Ability to work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, business units, countries and culture
·  Expertise in conflict management
·  Fluent in both English is mandatory (oral and writing)
·  Advanced Microsoft Office skills (proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint)
·  Occasional business travels are required
·  Work environment: Office-based

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.