Soraya Bouakkaz

Soraya Bouakkaz is an experienced procurement professional specializing in digital research and development at Sanofi since April 2019, where roles include Global Lead Buyer for Digital R&D and Software Category Manager. Key responsibilities encompass strategic sourcing, leading cross-functional teams, and managing software procurement initiatives. Previously, Soraya held positions at Ipsen, overseeing IT and Digital procurement exceeding 150M€, and at Thales, managing software portfolios worth 45M€. Soraya began a career in procurement at Sanofi and has experience as a Junior Buyer and an intern at KMUTT University. Educational qualifications include an Engineer's degree from ESIEA and a Master's degree in Management of the Purchasing Function from Grenoble École de Management.