Global Category Manager – Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Portugal
Not specified (potential for hybrid or remote considering the global nature of the role).
Global sourcing strategies
Secondary packaging materials
Data-driven business partner
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Category Manager for Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics to develop and execute sourcing strategies while leveraging data analytics to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and possess strong analytical and communication skills
Job Summary
The Global Category Manager – Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and category strategies for secondary packaging materials, while acting as a data-driven business partner to the Direct procurement organization.
The role combines classical global category management with strong analytical, database and AI-oriented capabilities to support fact-based decision making, risk mitigation and value creation across Ferring’s manufacturing network.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is committed to helping people build families and live better lives through scientific advances in reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology.
Matching Summary
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Category Manager for Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics to develop and execute sourcing strategies while leveraging data analytics to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global sourcing strategies
Secondary packaging materials
Data-driven business partner
Advanced analytics and dashboards
Supplier performance management
Total Cost of Ownership optimization
Nice-to-have
Entrepreneurial and innovative
Scientific advances focus
Collaborate and respect diversity
Improve data quality and transparency
Challenge the status quo
Key Requirements
Academic degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or related
3–7 years in procurement or category management
Experience with packaging, direct materials, or manufacturing-related categories
Strong analytical mindset with large datasets, dashboards, databases, and advanced Excel/BI tools