Manager, Supplier Contract Audit

Job Title: Manager, Supplier Contract Audit

Location: Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ

About The Job

Ready to push the limits of whats 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 we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofis 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 support this transformation and Take the Lead, Sanofi Business Operations brings together global business services under one umbrella, with a strong focus on efficiency and excellence. Within this organization, theContract Obligations Management & Audit teampart of theContract Excellence function in Global Procurement Servicesensures that vendors fulfill their contractual commitments through proactive monitoring and targeted supplier audits.

Reporting to a Supplier Contract Audit Director, the Supplier Contract Audit Manager is responsible for executing audit assignments that help Sanofi validate supplier compliance, identify value recovery opportunities, and strengthen supplier governance. They will work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and be actively involved in projects that shape the future of our audit practice.

About Sanofi

Were an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives.

Main Responsibilities

Audit Execution:

• Participate in the planning and execution of supplier audits focused on contract compliance, performance, and financial integrity
• Analyze supplier and Sanofi documentation to detect risks, discrepancies, or missed value.
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit findings and quantify financial and operational impacts.
• Engage with both internal stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, Finance, Business Units) and external suppliers to validate findings and support resolution.
• Progressively lead selected audit assignments, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Track implementation of corrective actions and follow up on outcomes.
  
  
  

Risk & Improvement Opportunities

• Contribute to supplier targeting using a risk-based approach informed by spend, contract content, performance indicators, and data trends
• Identify and recommend improvements to contract wording or internal monitoring practices to enhance enforceability, value realization, and risk control
• Help integrate audit learnings into source-to-pay and supplier relationship management activities.
  
  
  

Team & Project Contributions

• Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing audit tools, processes, and methodologies (e.g., Power BI dashboards, AI pilots, audit playbooks)
• Contribute to the teams continuous improvement by testing new solutions and documenting best practices
• Support the development of internal templates, training materials, and knowledge-sharing tools.
  
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Build collaborative relationships with global teams and supplier representatives
• Support audit debriefs and presentations to internal audiences, helping translate findings into actionable improvements
• Reinforce supplier accountability and better contract execution through insights and engagement.
  
  
  

Required

About You

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline
• 3 years of prior experience in audit (internal or external), forensic auditing, contract compliance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones in a matrixed, global environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with data tools like Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or ERPs (e.g. SAP) is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% (typically for 12 week periods)
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with a Big Four firm or similar consulting environment.
• Background in healthcare and/or life-science industry
• Familiarity with contract language and legal/financial terminology
• Experience in developing written reports and delivering presentations
• Global or international experience and ability to work with a diverse team
• Multilingual (verbal and written)
• Exposure to AI-driven audit or data automation tools
  
  
  

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 its 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.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.