Category Buyer Packaging – Plastics
Core
Global Category Buyer responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and supply continuity for the Plastics packaging category (blister films, caps, bottles, tubes) within Sanofi's Procurement function.
Role type
Senior Category Buyer (Plastics Packaging)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and savings pipelines for the Plastics packaging portfolio.
Domain
Pharmaceutical Procurement / Plastics Packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing strategies & contracts)
Required skills
Sourcing strategy execution, global negotiation, supplier relationship management (SRM), market intelligence, financial planning, data analysis, complex environment management, compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Technical expertise in PVC, PP, PE, PET materials, sustainability initiatives
Technologies
Excel (advanced formulas, data analysis, reporting)
Responsibilities
Implement category management strategies, lead global RFIs/RFPs and negotiations, build and deliver savings pipelines, ensure supply continuity for new product launches, provide performance reporting and risk assessments, conduct market benchmarking, manage stakeholder partnerships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
