Head of Procurement for Australia and South Korea
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible.
This role is responsible for leading the transformation of the procurement function within a new source-to-pay operating structure, focusing on strategic initiatives and providing expert guidance. The successful candidate will collaborate with business partners on key projects, drive smart spending, and ensure excellence in the supplier base.
Main Responsibilities:
* Drive efficiency and connect end-to-end procurement processes and specific S2P tools to MCO level use with a holistic view and incorporating use of AI.
* Provide feedback on global strategies to be consolidated in voice of geography communication & help drive strategy implementation at MCO level.
* Work with local partners and be the single point of contact for Procurement for the country chair and the council, MCO Finance BPs, commercial leads and S2P colleagues to understand, confirm and support procurement pipeline with integration into budgetary process.
* Attend specific local/MCO SRM programs as voice of region to guide relationship with key vendors, and validate supplier segmentation.
* Support realignment processes as necessary in the Procurement evolution.
* Establish and oversee means by which to monitor progress on key initiatives within the geography and how to effectively express them.
* Support local/MCO business projects and maintain a One Sanofi mindset and approach.
About You:
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
* 10+ years experience working in a similar role.
* Proven leadership experience in Procurement with the ability to manage across a country/MCO level with diverse business partners.
* Strong competency in networking across various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
* Demonstrable skills in deploying change management initiatives.
* Strong attention to detail, financial acumen and problem-solving skills.
* High level of analytical skills and ability to utilize tools/systems accordingly.
* Able to quickly assimilate new information/skills and then disseminate to others in an easily understood fashion.
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 recognises your contribution and amplifies your impact.
* Take good care of yourself and your family with benefits including, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
We provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness