Global Category Manager – Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics
Ferring
Lisbon, Portugal
Global sourcing and category strategies
Data-driven business partner
Advanced analytics and ai tools
The Global Category Manager - Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and category strategies while supporting fact-based decision making and value creation across Ferring’s manufacturing network
Job Summary
The Global Category Manager - Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and category strategies while supporting fact-based decision making and value creation across Ferring’s manufacturing network.
Ferring offers an inclusive support package called “Building Families at Ferring” that provides equal and accessible policies for all employees wishing to start their family journey, including parental leave and extended family building support.
The company values collaboration, diversity, and innovation to make a difference in patients’ lives and encourages a workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees.
Matching Summary
The Global Category Manager - Secondary Packaging & Data Analytics is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and category strategies while supporting fact-based decision making and value creation across Ferring’s manufacturing network.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
global sourcing and category strategies
data-driven business partner
advanced analytics and AI tools
stakeholder and business partnership
supplier relationship and risk management
cross-functional project leadership
Nice-to-have
structured and improvement-oriented
multicultural global environment
strong communication and negotiation
curious and confident challenging status quo
Key Requirements
3–7 years procurement or category management experience
academic degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or Data Analytics
fluent English
experience with packaging or manufacturing-related categories
exposure to AI or automation tools
project management in global multicultural environment