Derek Mitchell

Derek Mitchell is an experienced procurement professional with a robust background in international operations and corporate spending. Currently serving as the Head of Procurement International Operations & Corporate Spend at BeiGene since June 2021, Derek has previously led global indirect procurement at Baxter International Inc. and held senior roles at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Pregis, and Hospira, among others. Notable positions include North America Procurement Lead at Takeda and Global Sourcing Lead at Hospira. Derek's career began at Lear Corporation, progressing through various roles in procurement and strategic buying at companies such as Ford Motor Company and Federal Mogul. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from Wayne State University.