Procurement Site Associate VAI - Toronto

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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

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