iMove, the Sanofi VIE Program, is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28.

　　PLEASE NOTE that since this program is primarily an international development program, candidates cannot apply to a VIE assignment in their own country of citizenship.

　　PLEASE NOTE that applications that are only submitted in French cannot be considered by our non-French speaking partners at Sanofi worldwide. Therefore, only applications that are submitted in English will be considered. Please make sure to apply with your personal email address.

　　At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and is embedded in our Core Values. We respect the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences. 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 employees, patients and customers.

　　We are looking for a candidate for a VIE mission of:

　　Global Events Buyer - VIE Contract (W/M)

　　Target start date: 01/01/2024

　　Responsibilities:

　　Understand the Business environment in North America (NA), aiming to better connect to the stakeholders needsAdapt, elaborate, and implement sourcing strategies according to category management orientationsBuild a strong relationship with his/her Customers (Events) and main Suppliers in collaboration with Global / NA Procurement networkIs accountable for achieving the objectives defined by Domain heads within his/her global and regional perimeter of responsibilityCoordinate and manage an efficient purchasing network dynamic aligned with category management functional managementEnsure the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans derived from the sourcing strategy defined by the category management and Events procurement Business PartnersAnticipate and consolidate all business needs to carry out the negotiations at global / regional levelsLead NA Request for Information (RFI)/Request for Proposal (RFP) and drive the Support Team on the Business requirementsWork Actively with the preferred vendors on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tracking and reports

　　Requirements:

　　Master's degree in businessGood knowledge of MS Office SuiteFluent EnglishProject / Change Management skills are a competitive advantage.Good understanding of finance, business, operations.Good analytical, problem-solving skills, flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results orientedAssertive, high-level communicator, good organizational skills, excellent presentation skills, Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivityConfident and capable in interacting with key stakeholders and vendorsInfluential behaviour, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutionsTakes personal/Team responsibility for achieving resultsTeam spirit

　　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.