Category Purchasing Manager – M&E (Meeting & Event) and Travel

Duties & Responsibilities: Lead procurement for M&E (Meeting & Event) and Travel categories, covering services such as event agency, venue, catering, meeting material production, exhibition, meeting travel agency, TMC (Travel Management Company), air/rail, hotel and related services. Apply category management to deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and support business needs across China. Business Partnering Align procurement strategies with business goals Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative projects. Provide solutions to complicated issues Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives Provide market insights and support decision-making Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing Prepare thorough and accurate spend analysis to identify key areas for improvement. Ensure the highest level of Governance is achieved in all procurement processes. Build and implement category strategies for M&E and Travel, including segmentation, sourcing levers, supplier portfolio, and localization vs. regional/global alignment. Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation) and implement contracts Optimize supplier base to support long term business needs. Vendor Management: Develop vendor management Strategy to monitor vendors’ performance to ensure cost effective and efficient supply. Set and run governance: QBRs, scorecards, performance reviews, corrective actions. Monitor service quality, on-time delivery, safety, brand compliance, data accuracy (PNR, traveler profile, CO2 reporting). Drive continuous improvement and innovation Manage supplier risk: financial, capacity, EHS, data privacy etc. Policy, Compliance & Governance: Ensure procurement processes comply with compliance policies and global purchasing requirements. Partner with cross functions to manage risks and optimize category management rules. Communication & Change Management: Communicate with senior leaders and other stakeholders who have a need to know. Ensure that when issues arise, both the issue and the resolution are communicated in a timely manner. Analytics and Purchasing Metrics Deliver accurate spend analysis, savings tracking, rate benchmarking, utilization and adoption metrics. Track and report savings, cost avoidance, compliance rate, preferred supplier utilization, contract coverage, SLA performance, and audit outcomes per requirements. Performance Indicators: Savings & Efficiency : Achieved savings, cost avoidance etc. Compliance & Governance : Policy adherence rates, audit findings, exception management outcomes. Service & Quality : Internal stakeholder satisfaction, SLA/KPI attainment, on-time delivery, data accuracy. Risk & Sustainability : Risk mitigation actions, incident rate, ESG metrics (sustainability initiatives, sustainable suppliers’ adoption). Innovation & Adoption : Innovation solution/ initiatives; process optimization Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree Skills & Tools: Category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, rate benchmarking. Strong M&E category knowledge (Meeting agency, production/AV, venue etc.). Comprehensive Travel category knowledge (TMC operations, hotel program management, airfare/hotel tec.) Proficiency in Coupa or similar eProcurement systems; strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); data/reporting skills. Experience: 5–7 years in multinational environments; At least 3–5 years in purchasing or related areas. Hands-on experience in M&E and/or Travel procurement; Trackable category management and category strategy development experience. Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience preferred; strong familiarity with pharm industrial practices. Language : Fluent in Chinese and English (written and spoken). Other Competencies: Negotiation Skill: Data-driven rate and commercial negotiations; balance value, risk and experience; secure favorable terms while maintaining relationships. Customer Focus: Understand business needs and brand considerations; gather feedback to continuously improve. Analytical Skills: Interpret spending and performance data; identify trends, drivers and opportunities; build actionable insights. Project Management: Plan and deliver sourcing projects and implementations with cross-functional teams; manage timelines and dependencies. Innovation: Promote virtual/hybrid solutions, digital booking/registration, sustainable event/travel practices. Responsibility/Accountability: Own outcomes, drive improvements, meet commitments and audit standards. Excellence & Integrity: Uphold high professional and ethical standards; ensure compliance in all activities. Flexibility/Diversity: Work effectively across diverse teams; encourage different viewpoints. Business Acumen: Understand brand/medical compliance constraints and cost levers; align procurement with business priorities. Cross-Functional Teamwork: Proactively share information, coordinate with legal/compliance/finance and regional/global teams. Leadership & Self-Management: Set clear short/long-term objectives; manage risks; coach stakeholders on best practices. Date Posted 30-12月-2025 Closing Date 30-3月-2026 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. 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