Penny (Lu) Pan
About Penny (Lu) Pan
Penny (Lu) Pan is a Sourcing Manager (Indirect) at BeiGene in the United States, specializing in procurement processes and vendor management.
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Penny (Lu) Pan currently serves as the Sourcing Manager (Indirect) at BeiGene in the United States. She specializes in managing indirect procurement activities across various corporate and commercial categories.
Current Role at BeiGene
Penny (Lu) Pan plays a pivotal role at BeiGene as the Sourcing Manager (Indirect). In her current position, she focuses on establishing and managing preferred vendor pools, negotiating rates, and forming strategic partnerships with internal clients. Her work significantly impacts both corporate and commercial sectors, including Professional Services, HR Services, Global Travel, Meetings and Events, and Gifts.
Previous Work Experience
Penny (Lu) Pan has accumulated extensive experience in procurement and sourcing roles over the years. She previously worked at BeiGene as a Senior Procurement Specialist (Indirect) for eight months from 2020 to 2021. Before that, she was with 药明康德 in Shanghai City, China, serving as a Senior Procurement Specialist (Indirect) from 2016 to 2020. Her earlier roles include serving as an Executive Assistant at 觅星会议采购平台, a Sourcing Specialist at Lumber Liquidators, and a Procurement Assistant at 盈石中国, all in Shanghai.
Education and Expertise
Penny (Lu) Pan holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician from Hubei University of Technology, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background in technology complements her professional expertise in procurement and sourcing, particularly in negotiating rates and establishing procurement processes for various categories.
Role in Global Procurement Transformation
Penny (Lu) Pan plays a crucial role in transforming global procurement at BeiGene. She is instrumental in bridging the procurement teams between China and the United States, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency. Her specialization in both corporate and commercial categories further enhances the company's procurement strategies on a global scale.