Category Buyer Packaging & Devices_Tubular Glass, Elastomers & Caps

• Location: Budapest, Hungary

• Job type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid

• Travel: 5%

About the job

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 approximately 63 countries with around 83,000 employees worldwide, working in 52 manufacturing sites and 13 Research & Development (R&D) facilities. Sanofi's products are available in more than 160 countries. In FY 2025, sales were 43.6 B€ with business net income of 9.6 B€.

Sanofi is organized around key therapeutic areas: Immunology, Rare Diseases, Neurology, Oncology, and Vaccines.

Within 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. 

As the the Global Category Buyer Tubular glass Elastomers & Caps you will be responsible for a primary packaging category (Tubular glass, Elastomers, Alu caps) of approximately 70 M€ spend depending on the category, for developing and implementing best-in-class sourcing strategies and leading sourcing activities across all business units at global level.

This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with internal business teams to support their objectives, assisting with building project scopes, consolidating all business needs and specifications, conducting Global Requests for Proposal (RFPs), negotiating contracts with suppliers, establishing rate cards/discount schedules, and managing overall relationships with key suppliers.

The scope of this position is global and for all entities of Sanofi Group.

Main responsibilities:

Operations Management

• Lead the implementation and operational follow-up of action plans aligned with Category Management strategies, in close collaboration with the procurement network and stakeholders
• Support the Global Category Lead Buyer in strategy execution and sourcing activities while delivering savings pipeline in line with targets; lead global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for the assigned category
• Report on status, savings, performance, and risks of sourcing activities
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and conduct benchmarking against best practices
• Drive robust Supplier Management through business reviews and performance management
• Ensure procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, Compliance, Quality) and leverage middle/back-office services

Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong partnerships with his/her key internal customers and foster two-way supportive relationships with them while presenting Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input

About you

Education:

• Minimum Master degree from an accredited College or University 

Experience :

• 5+ years' experience in Procurement or related field, with a focus on pharma or primary packaging

Soft Skills/ Technical skills:

• 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
• Technical knowledge of primary packaging 
• Results oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of finance and legal aspects 
• Flexible, receptive, resourceful, creative, and results oriented 
• Project Management 
• Negotiation 
• Communication skills: Assertiveness, ability to convince/influence others and excellent presentation skills 
• Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills   
• Readily adapts to new environment, processes, ways of working, etc.  
• Team player with excellent interpersonal sensitivity 
• Role model in compliance and ethics  

Languages:

• Fluent in English is a must

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

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science—where your progress can be as transformative as our work. We believe in you, support you, and give you the opportunity to go further, think faster, and achieve what you once thought impossible. With us, you can shape the future—ask questions, explore new paths, and find solutions that truly reach those who need them most. Ready to use the power of science to improve people's lives? Let's pursue progress together and discover the extraordinary!

Discover our Code of Conduct, that serves as the moral compass that guides us when chasing the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Please ensure to have read this document before applying.

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