Procurement Trainee at Sanofi

Job Purpose :

• Administrative function in support to the Country Procurement Head and Country Category Managers

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in supporting Regional execution of the pre-defined category strategy
• Analysis and consolidation of data in order to deliver world class total savings objectives by executing the levers identified in the strategies.
• Administer technical assistance in relation to Master Procurement technical excellence (TCO, SRM, Market Intel, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality…)
• Support Category Managers with Key Performance Indicators, deliver savings objectives associated to his categories
• Purchase requisitions – create, update and follow-up
• Collaborate with Country Procurement Head & Category Managers to drive the development of new savings opportunities (new suppliers, technologies, substitution products, etc.)
• Ensure the appropriate level of communication within procurement community to act as One Procurement community for a full alignment with business partners including regional business transformation tea
• Other general administrative functions

Maintain Compliance:

• Abide by the requirements of the internal Code of Ethics including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with the Company procedure with a duty of care to the reputation of the Company

Ethical Leadership:

• Takes personal accountability to use personal experience and knowledge, as well as the training and tools provided by Sanofi, to maintain a good knowledge and understanding of all ethics and governance relevant to the role (Sanofi Policies and Procedures and any relevant legal requirements) and demonstrate personal leadership in applying these to all work undertaken.
• Escalates any decisions, or seek the support of colleagues or management if personal knowledge and understanding is not at the level required to carry out any part of the role

Competency Requirement:

• Proficient in SAP and MS Excel / other ERP systems (advantageous)
• Related qualification in Procurement/ Logistics/ Finance
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role/ Recently qualified graduate
• Good sourcing and supplier market knowledge
• Resilience and strong accountability and responsibility for achieving operational results
• Capability to manage internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Result oriented and willingness to take initiatives to challenge the status quo and optimize things
• Good capability to learn and adapt to a rapidly changing industry environment and practices
• Good communication, team work, organizational skills and ability to work with multiple deadlines
• Strong business acumen and ability to build sustainable business connectivity