Job Title: Regional Buyer Media & Comms - Media Location: Cambridge MA or Bridgewater NJ About the Job: Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As Regional Buyer Media & Comms - Media, you will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing for the category of spend, geographic scope and across all business units. This includes activities such as, but not limited to, partnering with the internal business teams to support their objectives, assist with building project scopes, consolidate all business needs and specification, conduct Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate contracts renewals, rate cards / discount schedules, and manage overall relationships with key suppliers. 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. Ready to get started?
Main Responsibilities: - Support Global and North America Lead Buyers in executing category strategies for North America, aligning local and global needs.
- Manage savings pipeline, lead RFIs/RFPs, and conduct contract negotiations to achieve targets.
- Lead local projects, report on performance, savings, and risks, and stay updated on market trends.
- Run SRM programs, handle pre/post-audit management, crisis situations, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Develop strong partnerships with key internal customers and present procurement strategies for input.
- Identify cross-GBU synergies and troubleshoot marketing and media buying issues.
- Benchmark against industry best practices and implement corrective actions for non-compliant processes.
About you: - Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years in Media planning/buying 2+ years in procurement role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Procurement techniques, processes, and best practices.
- Proven ability to build relationships, manage projects, and work independently on multiple priorities in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong media planning skills across channels including social, programmatic, display, print, OOH, search, and TV.
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Creative thinker who challenges the status quo, adapts quickly, and seeks continuous improvement.
- Deep understanding of the North America paid media landscape and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative, data, and marketing teams.
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 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.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. #GD-SA #LI-SA #LI-Onsite #vhdPandoLogic. Keywords: Media Buyer, Location: Cambridge, MA - 02238 , PL: 595428969