Global Category Manager – Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Portugal
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3-7 years procurement experience
Global category strategy development
Advanced data analytics and bi tools
The role combines classical global category management with strong analytical, database, and AI-oriented capabilities to support fact-based decision making
Job Summary
The role combines classical global category management with strong analytical, database, and AI-oriented capabilities to support fact-based decision making.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is an entrepreneurial and innovative global team focused on scientific advances in reproductive health, gastroenterology, and urology.
The position requires acting as a global business partner to manufacturing sites while driving Total Cost of Ownership optimization across the network.
Matching Summary
The role combines classical global category management with strong analytical, database, and AI-oriented capabilities to support fact-based decision making.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
3-7 years procurement experience
Global category strategy development
Advanced data analytics and BI tools
Stakeholder management in global environment
Secondary packaging sourcing expertise
Nice-to-have
AI and automation tool exposure
Pharmaceutical industry background
Cross-functional project leadership
Fluency in additional languages
Sustainability and TCO optimization focus
Key Requirements
Academic degree in Engineering, Economics, or Supply Chain
3-7 years in procurement or category management
Experience with packaging or direct materials categories
Strong analytical mindset with large dataset handling