Global Category Manager – Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics
FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS AS
Lisbon, Portugal
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Global sourcing and category strategies
Data-driven procurement decision making
Stakeholder and business partnership
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Category Manager for Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics in Lisbon, Portugal. The role involves developing global sourcing strategies and leveraging data analytics to support decision-making in procurement, particularly within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
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Job Summary
The Global Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and category strategies for secondary packaging materials while supporting fact-based decision making through data analytics and AI.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals promotes an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and offers a supportive family-building benefits package for all employees.
The role requires collaboration with manufacturing sites and functions to drive innovation, risk mitigation, and value creation across the global manufacturing network.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Global Category Manager for Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics in Lisbon, Portugal. The role involves developing global sourcing strategies and leveraging data analytics to support decision-making in procurement, particularly within the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
global sourcing and category strategies
data-driven procurement decision making
stakeholder and business partnership
advanced analytics and AI tools
supplier relationship and risk management
cross-functional project leadership
Nice-to-have
structured and improvement-oriented mindset
multicultural global environment experience
strong communication and negotiation skills
responsible sourcing and compliance
digital enablement and dashboard creation
Key Requirements
3–7 years procurement or category management experience
academic degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain or related field