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Commercial Category Manager

Key Facts

Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Self-Awareness
  • Computer Literacy
  • Results Focused
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Time Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • +5 years of experience in project management, ideally change management.
  • Strong understanding of project management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
  • Proven capability to manage supplier relationships and achieve value creation.

Requirements:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for operations, category-related inquiries from stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Manage supplier relationships to enhance collaboration and drive value across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements in all procurement activities.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for value creation within designated categories.

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

BeOne continues to grow rapidly, offering challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

At BeOne we say ‘’Cancer has no borders, neither do we’.  Procurement is the epitome of this, as we too have no borders, serving as a vital link between procurement, business units, and suppliers, ensuring optimal value delivery through category initiatives, strategic sourcing, and supplier engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate across functions to build trust and foster sustainable value for our patients while maintaining compliance and driving operational excellence.

Essential Functions of the job:

  • A professional who has +5 years of experience in project management, ideally change management.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for operations, category-related inquiries from stakeholders and suppliers.

  • Manage supplier relationships to enhance collaboration and drive value across the organization.

  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and legal requirements in all procurement activities.

  • Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for value creation within designated categories.

  • Provide strategic input into procurement practices, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

  • Oversee sourcing and management of strategic categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.

  • Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance value delivery.

  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to optimize terms and align with company policies.

  • Collaborate critically with procurement and all functions to build trust and drive sustainable value for our patients.

  • Monitor and analyze local category performance, identifying opportunities for savings and process improvements.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support compliance and risk management practices related supplier initiatives.

  • This role does not have any direct reports; however, it requires a strong sense of collaboration and leadership to drive initiatives and facilitate change effectively.

Computer Skills:

PC literacy required; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of project management and stakeholder engagement.

  • Demonstrates analytical and strategic thinking skills.

  • Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.

  • Proven capability to manage supplier relationships and achieve value creation.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Excellent organizational and presentation skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

  • We seek people who are passionate about driving technology and continuous improvement, with a focus on effectiveness and stakeholder needs.

Travel: up to 10-15% travel

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

  • Fosters Teamwork
  • Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
  • Self-Awareness
  • Acts Inclusively
  • Demonstrates Initiative
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Continuous Learning
  • Embraces Change
  • Results-Oriented
  • Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
  • Financial Excellence
  • Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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