Global Contracting Specialist

• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

About the job

Our Hubs are a crucial part of how we innovate, improving performance across every Sanofi department and providing a springboard for the amazing work we do. Build a career and you can be part of transforming our business while helping to change millions of lives. Ready? As a Global Contracting Specialist you will be responsible for Process Design and Optimization, Stakeholder Management and Governance, Continuous Improvement Management, Ticketing and Contract Lifecycle Management.

Enable a best-in-class Contracting process leveraging Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) module and ensuring the data quality in the tool to guarantee the reliability of information related to contracting operations.

We’re an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.

Main responsibilities

Process Design and Optimization

• Design fit for purpose processes and scope within the S2P value chain (i.e. Contracting)
• Drive to be definition on future process in line with global best practices. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Operate to, and promote, standardized and harmonized ways of working​
• Guide implementation of Core Model deployment in regions and follow Core Model gaps
• Review and propose changes to Core Model design and documents to help deliver continuous improvement, compliance, efficiency, and positive user experience
• Provide insight to, and recommend change requests and exceptions to the Core Model for approval/rejection

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Procurement, Finance, IT, and Operations, to ensure alignment and collaboration
• Involve stakeholders for project governance / incident / request / process resolution
• Manage stakeholder meetings and follow-ups targeting a clear outcome
• Ensure stakeholders are informed on outcomes whenever required
• Ensure Internal Control and compliance requirements are embedded in process designs

Continuous Improvement Management

• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and CI process is followed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Ticketing & Level 3 Activities related of Contract Lifecycle Management

• Support on CLM tool including documentation/guides maintenance
• Assess and solve incidents & service requests not solved by Level 1 & 2 teams
• Liaise with digital support teams

About you

Experience:

• Proven experience (5+ year) in Source-to-Pay or Procure-to-Pay process ownership role
• Knowledge of S2P solutions (Coupa, etc.)
• Strong understanding of S2P processes at scale in a global context

Soft and technical skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good communicator with the ability to influence to drive adoption of standardized S2P processes

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Contracting or a related field

Languages:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Why choose us?

• Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs

• Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team in an international work environment

• Work from an "Office of the Year 2023" award winner with flexible home office policy

• 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

• An individual and well-structured introduction and training of new employees and we will dedicate a Buddy for you to better navigate in your first weeks

• Join a great community & special events (Monthly Board Game Nights, Summer Events, Well-Being Lectures & Sport Clubs)

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
 

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, 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.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!