Procurement Global Category Manager

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

 

Ferring+You

In this role, you will have a strong focus on Marketing and Sales category for all countries outside of USA. In this geographical area, you will also be accountable for all other categories of spend that our Markets are investing in, with the ambition to deliver demanding savings objectives. You will report into the Head of Procurement, who reports to the Chief Procurement Officer.

The position is based out of our Lisbon office where we already have a well-established team of procurement experts. You will also have peers on various sites across the globe, with whom you will have the opportunity to network, share best practices and continuously improve. This role will have some need of travelling.

Your day at Ferring

• Collaborate with very senior stakeholders in the organisation to evaluate how to best support their needs, help them deliver their objectives and generate savings.
• Ensure all aspects of procurement (local policies and strategies, supplier relationship and risk management, contract management, negotiations) and purchasing (purchase to pay efficiency) are handled according to Ferring standard operating procedures.
• Propose new ways of working to the countries or categories you will be working with.
• Implement Globally negotiated deals in the Local countries.

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• University degree and/or a master’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in procuring a variety of indirect categories with a strong focus on Marketing and Sales categories.
• Experience in international/multinational environment.
• Proficiency in English; proficiency in Portuguese is a nice to have.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Solid experience as a business partner and in stakeholder management.
• Influencing and entrepreneur skills to bring change to senior management.

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.
• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Extended support on family building journey.

 

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:

Ferring Service Center Portugal