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Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science
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IFF Procurement Lead all genders limited until 31/12/2029

Frankfurt am Main, Germany Salary Range   EUR 88,800.00 - 118,400.00
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Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

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About the job

Be part of a once-in-a-generation project that’s shaping the future of insulin. 

Sanofi is building a cutting-edge, fully automated insulin drug substance facility in Frankfurt – a bold investment that builds on our legacy of excellence in insulin manufacturing. This sustainable, next-gen biologics site will support the entire portfolio of insulins, from development to delivery. 

Join us at the forefront of this global transformation. As part of a cross-functional program team, you’ll help bring this facility to life – from early design and construction through to readiness for commercial manufacturing. Your work will help turn the miracles of science into reality for millions living with diabetes. 

Main responsibilities:

  • Serve as the single point of contact for Procurement within the IFF project, acting as the primary liaison between the Project Team, Global Procurement, and all key stakeholders (Finance, Engineering, Project Controls, E2E Project Lead)
  • Lead and shape the project procurement organization, defining the right team structure, size, and skill set to meet project expectations while ensuring full compliance with procurement processes
  • Drive the end-to-end procurement strategy, executing project and program procurement plans in alignment with Quality, Schedule, and Cost objectives, in close collaboration with Global Procurement
  • Own supplier management, including alignment on preferred supplier lists, leading shortlist decisions on critical packages, and participating in the finalization of trade agreements
  • Lead the full tendering and sourcing process, ensuring all consultation documentation reflects technical, EHS, schedule, and project-specific requirements, while guaranteeing fairness and equity to all bidders
  • Oversee contract definition and management, supporting legal documentation, scope change management, claim management, and ensuring the correct level of legal support throughout the project lifecycle
  • Collaborate with Finance and Project Controls on prepayment and Progress payment strategies, integrating these into contract terms and supporting regular cash-flow planning processes
  • Monitor and report procurement performance through dedicated tools (e.g., Sievo), ensuring accuracy of procurement outcomes, tracker updates, and schedule/cost alignment with engineering and project controls
  • Lead procurement governance and stakeholder management, representing Procurement in operational Steering Committee meetings and E2E strategic meetings, reporting functionally to the Procurement Program Head
  • Act as the escalation point for all post-PO procurement matters, including scope changes, supplier evaluations, invoicing issues, and procurement documentation related to project closeout or termination

About you:

  • Education/Experience: Master's/Bachelor’s/Diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, Procurement or another relevant field; provenprofessional CAPEX procurement experience in technical industry
  • Soft and technical skills: Good knowledges of CAPEX, OPEX, Construction & Equipment Supplier market; demonstrated knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures; Analytical and negotiation skills and techniques; Strong transversal Project Management skill and knowledge; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Languages: Excellent command of both German and English required

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

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.

Final 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.

Please note that for Tariff positions in Germany, compensation is based on the federal collective bargaining agreement of the chemical industry.

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  • We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.

  • Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.

  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

  • We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.

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