General Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative procurement professional who has over 5-10 years of category procurement experience, with at least 5 years of leading procurement experience in support of sales and marketing related activities. You understand the market structure, key players and the levers that can be used to ensure the right trade-off between cost and quality. You are well versed in the contract nuances relative to the category (meeting and events; Travel, market research, creative and exhibition, medical service, media and public relation, digital and etc.) and are accustomed to working with internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure service levels and customer satisfaction are met.

You have a naturally curious mind and thrive on uncertainty and ambiguity and relish the opportunity to engage with multiple stakeholders to understand their needs and partner with functional leadership to explore the best way needs can be met.

Culturally you will have had exposure to working in US and can operate with suppliers in all countries mainly in North America and Europe.

The location of this role is US remote with a strong preference of being driving distance from a major BeiGene office.

Manage commercial related categories in US and Europe to meet global procurement targets, including sourcing, demand management, and supplier performance management. Support Global Category Leads (GCL) to develop and execute category strategy by offering local subject matter expertise and market intelligence. Build up a pipeline of category initiatives and opportunities, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and support the global development and standardization of core category management infrastructure. Develop strong, trustworthy relationships with key stakeholders relating to category accountabilities, other procurement teams and General / Administrative functions such as Finance, HR, Legal and Compliance to ensure appropriate inputs to sourcing strategies and implementation plans.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Qualifications and Competencies:

Highly motivated, self-starter able to work in a changing and diverse environment. 5+ years US experience in commercial category (meeting and events, Travel, market research, creative and exhibition, medical service, media and public relation, digital etc.), past experiences in multinational company or pharmaceutical industry are preferred. Strong data analysis and presentation skills Strong experiences on influencing stakeholders with excellent communication skills and maturity manner Can work comfortably across time zones and cultures in an effective way. Excellent English capability (read, write, speak) Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point. SAP, ARIBA and other system experiences are preferred. Must possess the highest degree of ethical standards and be able to deal with highly sensitive and confidential data.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.

Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Travel: 20% or less, some travel expected as part of assigned duties

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.