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 ai 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 and women's health, gastroenterology, and urology.
  • The position requires acting as a global business partner to manufacturing sites and functions while driving supplier performance and risk mitigation.

Matching Summary

The role combines classical global category management with strong analytical, database, and AI-oriented capabilities to support fact-based decision making.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3-7 years procurement experience
  • Global category strategy development
  • Advanced data analytics and AI tools
  • Stakeholder management across functions
  • Total Cost of Ownership optimization

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Packaging or direct materials exposure
  • AI and automation tool knowledge
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Multicultural global environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Academic degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or Data Analytics
  • 3-7 years in procurement or category management
  • Fluent English language skills

Work Rights

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