Sanofi
Procurement Data & Analytics Roadmap Lead, Professional Services and Digital
🇭🇺Budapest, Budapest, Hungary10 days ago
SeniorFull TimeEN
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid
Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company operating in 90 countries with 91,000 employees and €43.6B in revenue (2025), driven by one purpose: 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. The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence though Diversity.
Within Sanofi, the Procurement function is a powerhouse maximizing savings to fund the company’s future growth. The Chief Procurement Officer is reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, member of the Sanofi executive committee. The Procurement organization is divided into five Domains (Manufacturing & Supply, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, Research & Development and Digital) leveraging Global Procurement Operations and the Procurement Transformation & Excellence team.
The yearly spend coverage is around 16B€ with a special focus on Procurement Excellence, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability. Closely collaborating with Finance, Business Operations and Business Units, Procurement is instrumental in achieving cost efficiency and savings. Procurement plays a critical role in optimizing Business Operating Income (BOI) impact with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity. It forges strategic partnerships with suppliers, prioritizing innovation and data driven solutions.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Procurement Data & Analytics Roadmap Lead for the Professional Services & Digital Domains. In this pivotal role, you will be accountable for the definition and execution of Procurement's data roadmap.
This role will work closely with the Procurement Global Category Teams to understand their requirements for data & analytics, and function as a bridge between those teams and Procurement Services (Sanofi's in-house shared services centre) to translate those business requirements into a strategic data roadmap for the coming years.
Main responsibilities:
Strategic Planning:
Accountable for the development of a strategic analytics roadmap for the Professional Services & Digital Domains, aligning with overall Procurement analytics roadmap
Accountable for the identification and design of analytics capabilities, with the ability to work closely with stakeholders to co-develop business cases and prioritize based on a clear value proposition
Align roadmap with execution arm (Procurement Services) to ensure timely delivery and quality of analytics
Work hand-in-hand with the Head of Professional Services Procurement & Head of Digital Procurement to capture requirements for analytics
Work closely with Global Category Teams to understand future data requirements for analytics - develop a data strategy (working with internal data stakeholders such as Procurement Services, Digital teams as well as external data sources such as Bloomberg, etc.) to uplift our data foundations in line with future analytic capabilities required
Work with Procurement Services as contact point for a pragmatic implementation of innovative technologies (Machine Learning, GenAI, etc.)
Monitor and track Service Level Agreements with Procurement Services, to ensure timely delivery of required capabilities
Advanced Data Modeling:
Have a deep understanding of advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to uncover patterns, correlations, and predictive insights.
Define the required data models that enhance the understanding of procurement performance.
Drive the development of bespoke data models that serve the Professional Services & Digital Domains, with a focus on working with Procurement Services to deliver actionable insights
Team Leadership:
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Oversee professional development initiatives to build a high-performing and agile procurement team.
Executive Reporting and Presentations:
Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations that highlight strategic insights and recommendations, gathering buy-in from Procurement Leadership Team
Effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics and procurement.
Propose innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of analytics processes.
Develop and maintain a professional network to understand innovation trends in external industry-leading organizations
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related fields
Master's degree in relevant field, or MBA preferred
Experience:
Soft skills:
Languages:
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid
Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company headquartered in Paris, France with one purpose: 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. The company is focused on accelerating development to deliver breakthrough medicines and vaccines to patients, delivering excellence though Diversity.
Sanofi operates in 90 countries with 91 000 employees worldwide, working in 59 manufacturing and 20 Research & Development (R&D) sites. In 2022 business net income was €10.3 Billion, delivered by 4 Global Business Units: Specialty care, Consumer Healthcare, Vaccines & General Medicines.
Sanofi covers major therapeutic areas, including immunology, cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, rare diseases, etc.
Sanofi Business Operations (BO), is operating a captive Business Services HUB center in Budapest.
Main responsibilities:
Onboarding Process Management: Develop, implement, and maintain a standardized and efficient supplier onboarding process. This includes defining clear steps, timelines, and responsibilities, communication with the business and suppliers
Deep knowledge of country legislation and governmentally approved invoicing platforms to ensure compliance to regulations
Contribution to System Setup and Configuration for XML / EDI and eInvoicing platform implementation
Documentation and Communication: Create and maintain all necessary documentation and communication materials for suppliers throughout the onboarding process
Training and Support: Provide initial training and support to operational teams in charge of supplier onboarding and onboarding support
Issue Resolution: Third level of support for issues or challenges that arise during the supplier onboarding process while continuously monitoring and improving the supplier onboarding process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Collaboration: Work closely with other source to pay and procurement teams (e.g., enablement, vendor management) to define and implement processes that ensure a smooth transition for new suppliers
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Finance, Accounting)
Master’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred
Experience:
Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a large multinational organization mandatory
Strong experience with implementation of eInvoicing platforms (both commercial and governmental) is mandatory
Solid hands-on knowledge of XML and EDI implementation, including system setup and configuration is mandatory
Experience with P2P systems and related technologies is mandatory
Strong understanding of country-specific legislation and government-approved invoicing platforms to ensure compliance.
Deep understanding of end-to-end P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes and best practices.
Experience with P2P systems and related technologies
Working experience in Accounts Payable / Payments using SAP preferred
Project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
Ability to work transversally and within a highly matrixed environment is an advantage
Experience in healthcare and/or life-science industry preferred
Experience in establishing and developing shared service capabilities and services is a plus
Soft and technical skills:
Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
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 and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Language:
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
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.
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
Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.
Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.
Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.
BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.
PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.
Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).
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.
Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!
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!
The salary range for this position is :Ft13 171 200,00 - Ft19 756 800,00Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
