Global Category Manager – Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Lisbon, Portugal
On-site
Global sourcing and category strategies
Data-driven business partner
Develop structured procurement databases
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Category Manager for Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics to develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies. The role requires experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner with various stakeholders while leveraging data-driven insights
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 around the world build families and live better lives through scientific advances in reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology.
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Category Manager for Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics to develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies. The role requires experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner with various stakeholders while leveraging data-driven insights.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global sourcing and category strategies
Data-driven business partner
Develop structured procurement databases
Advanced analytics and dashboards
Supplier relationship and risk management
Total Cost of Ownership optimization
Nice-to-have
AI-oriented capabilities
Early procurement involvement in projects
Responsible sourcing and compliance
Coaching local buyers and colleagues
Key Requirements
3–7 years in procurement or category management
Academic degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics or related field
Experience with packaging, direct materials, or manufacturing-related categories
Strong analytical mindset with experience handling large datasets, dashboards, databases, and advanced Excel/BI tools
Exposure to AI or automation tools is highly desirable