Global Category Manager for Digital
Core
Own end-to-end category strategy for Software, IT Services, and Strategic Hardware across all Sanofi entities worldwide.
Role type
Global Category Manager (Digital Procurement)
Builds
End-to-end category strategies, supplier roadmaps, and savings pipelines for IT and digital services.
Domain
Healthcare / Digital Procurement / IT Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Procurement methodologies (TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management), complex global contract negotiation, strategic category planning, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement at C-suite level, matrix organization navigation, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
AI-powered procurement transformation expertise, emerging technology identification, supplier diversity and sustainability focus
Technologies
AI-powered procurement tools, supplier scorecards, market intelligence platforms
Responsibilities
Design and execute competitive category strategies; lead strategic negotiations for globalization and harmonization; build and maintain sub-category roadmaps; coach and develop Global Lead Buyers; engage senior leaders to align procurement strategies with business goals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
