Global Buyer – CMO and Manufacturing Logistics & Customs

Job Title: Global Buyer – CMO and Manufacturing Logistics & Customs

Location: Hyderabad

About the Job:

Our Team

As a Global Buyer – CMO and Manufacturing Logistics & Customs, you will sit at the intersection of transportation procurement, customs compliance, and manufacturing supply chain operations. This is a newly consolidated, high-impact category role covering all modes of transport (road, air, and sea) specifically serving Sanofi's manufacturing sites and Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) partners, as well as end-to-end customs management for manufacturing inbound flows.

This role is unique in combining deep logistics and customs expertise with the cross-functional project management capabilities required to map, design, and optimize inbound manufacturing logistics from the ground up — partnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Raw & Packaging (R&P) Procurement teams globally.

If you are results-driven, thrive in complex matrix environments, and are energized by building something new with real strategic impact — this role is for you.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for all transport modes (road, air, sea) serving manufacturing sites and CMO partners, covering raw materials, packaging materials, inter-plant transfers, and CMO inbound/outbound flows

• Build and own the sourcing strategy for this newly consolidated manufacturing logistics and customs category — defining scope, mapping spend, and establishing a global procurement framework

• Lead global RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations for manufacturing logistics services and customs brokerage

• Anticipate and consolidate business needs across manufacturing sites and CMO networks to carry out negotiations at global level

• Deliver savings pipeline in line with strategic plan expectations and ensure proper P&L acknowledgement by Finance

• Ensure procurement technical excellence across the category: TCO analysis, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, and Compliance

Customs Management & Trade Compliance

• Build and develop global customs brokerage as a newly established procurement category, defining the strategy, supplier landscape, and sourcing approach from the ground up

• Design and lead the global sourcing strategy for customs brokerage services, consolidating fragmented local arrangements into a coherent, globally managed category

• Conduct market intelligence on customs brokerage providers, identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and service standardization

• Lead global RFPs and negotiations for customs brokerage services, establishing global framework agreements with regional implementation

• Develop category expertise in trade compliance, duty optimization, and customs regulations to inform sourcing strategies and supplier selection criteria

• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal to assess the procurement impact of Incoterm structures across manufacturing and CMO flows, driving strategic recommendations

CMO and Manufacturing Logistics Mapping & Optimization

• Understand and map all manufacturing logistics flows — from suppliers and CMOs to manufacturing plants and distribution centers — including logistics centers used for storage and dispatch

• Work hand in hand with the Supply Chain, internal manufacturing and CMO organization to design optimal logistics models, including business cases for Incoterm changes with key suppliers or R&P products

• Ensure exhaustive and accurate business cases as well as change management strategies when logistics model changes are proposed

• Identify and implement cost-to-serve improvements across the manufacturing logistics network

Supplier Relationship Management

• Run a robust SRM program with key logistics providers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers

• Conduct regular business reviews and manage supplier performance against agreed KPIs

• Build strong, sustainable partnerships with strategic suppliers in collaboration with the global procurement network

Cross-Functional Project Management & Business Partnering

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, CMO, GBU, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Procurement teams to align logistics strategies with operational needs

• Support CMO logistics coordination, including cost optimization, service level management, and onboarding of new supply chain partnerships

• Ensure consistency, communication, and integration within the business and the procurement network

• Present procurement strategies and business cases to key internal stakeholders and senior leadership

• Actively support business partnering activities at corporate level, with global functions and global Business Units

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks related to manufacturing logistics and customs operations

• Develop and maintain business continuity plans for critical manufacturing supply flows

• Ensure compliance with Sanofi's procurement policies, ethics standards, and audit requirements

• Conduct compliance sanity checks and support pre/post-audit management activities

• Participate in regular training sessions related to audit and regulatory requirements

About You:

Experience

• 8–10 years of professional experience in procurement and/or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment

• Proven experience in logistics and/or transportation procurement, with multi-modal exposure (road, air, sea) being a strong advantage

• Experience with customs operations, Incoterms, and international trade compliance

• Track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge of manufacturing supply chain dynamics and CMO operations; pharmaceutical industry experience is a strong advantage

• Financial acumen: budgeting, P&L assessment, TCO analysis, and cost breakdown methodology

Soft Skills

• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Results-oriented with the ability to drive change and build new processes in a complex matrix organization

• Solid negotiation skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders

• International and multi-cultural mindset

• Strong business acumen and ability to build sustainable partnerships

• Assertiveness and excellent presentation skills

• Team player with high interpersonal sensitivity

• Adaptable, resourceful, and creative — comfortable operating in ambiguity

• Role model in compliance and ethics

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of transportation modes, logistics networks, and distribution models for manufacturing environments

• Customs regulations, duty optimization, and trade compliance frameworks

• Ability to conduct cost breakdown analysis and build robust business cases

• Procurement technical excellence: TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management

• Change management and transformation project leadership

• Contract negotiation for complex logistics and customs services

Education

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent field

Languages

• Fluent in English (mandatory)