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
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
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