S2P Local Solution Partner GSA - Fixed term contract until 31.08.2028 (all genders)

About the job At Sanofi we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science. To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture. Reporting to the S2P Local Solution Partners Lead GSA, the S2P Local Solution Partner GSA plays a critical role in overseeing engagement with local partners to align with global S2P strategies. It includes aligning local strategies with broader S2P Delivery objectives and working closely with regional teams to understand and meet specific local business needs. Collaboration with local teams ensures a deep understanding of regional nuances and challenges. Additionally, the role involves working with the local management team to ensure high-quality S2P service delivery, optimizing the use of both global and local resources for efficient operations. Main Responsibilities The S2P Local Solution Partner role will provide strategic S2P guidance, advice and triage support to Procurement and the business. Drive adherence to S2P core model, working across the enterprise to ensure S2P needs and related services within Sanofi GSA align to S2P standards and are integrated as part of the end-to-end S2P delivery framework. Work closely with Sanofi GSA teams to anticipate annual purchasing volumes and resourcing needs to ensure the right processes, technical solutions and support is available to manage demands across each GBU and Corporate Function; provide customer service and triage support in effort to address S2P-related issues and bring solutions to resolve. Collaborate with Sanofi GSA management to measure progress and value delivery, including adherence to performance metrics and service specific KPIs. Maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships across the business to drive simplification and standardization in S2P operations / processes, and to strengthen the S2P control environment [PG/1] . Support the execution of company S2P projects to ensure proper implementation & adherence of new tools. About you Experience 5 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, accounting or related roles, with a focus on regional and local operations Education Master’s degree in business administration or a related field (preferred) International experience working with diverse cultures and global teams (preferred) BA/BS or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline Soft and technical skills Proven influencing skills in driving adherence to core model through collaborative efforts Strong verbal and written communication skills; effective collaborator with strong trust-building and influencing skills Results-oriented with strong analytics skills; ability to drive operational excellence through data-driven insights Ability to lead change initiatives at the local level and foster a culture of continuous improvement Understanding of global S2P strategies and the ability to align local operations with broader objectives Languages Fluent in English (spoken and written) 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. Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment. We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high- quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits. Start your career at an attractive location in the center of Germany and experience our modern working environment and benefit from hybrid, flexible working time models. ​ At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law . 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. 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