Hybrid Global Direct Procurement Category Manager at FERRING

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. Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better

Ferring+You

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our Global Direct Procurement team at Ferring Pharmaceuticals. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for leading procurement activities related to R&D categories on a global scale.

You will play a key role in shaping and implementing procurement strategies that are fully aligned with Ferring’s global procurement vision. Your efforts will directly support supplier performance, innovation, cost efficiency, ESG development, and risk mitigation within the R&D space.

This is a dynamic role offering the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, collaborate across functions, and potentially contribute to other procurement categories as part of your development within a flexible and forward-thinking organization.

Your day at Ferring

Procurement Strategy & Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with global objectives.

• Collaborate with key divisions (MTS, SNO, GMN, GQA, Regulatory, etc.) to ensure effective execution of site strategies.

• Promote early procurement involvement in projects to optimize sourcing outcomes.

• Share best practices and provide solutions to enhance procurement services.

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Execute sourcing processes, including market analysis, RFI/RFP execution, and proposal evaluation.

• Negotiate contracts to achieve cost savings, optimize commercial terms, and improve cash flow.

• Implement risk mitigation strategies for short-, mid-, and long-term vendor management.

• Monitor supplier performance, leveraging data to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.

• Introduce tools and processes to enhance vendor accountability and contract compliance.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for vendor and category management.

• Improve contract coverage and develop dual sourcing strategies.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Drive procurement efficiency through best practices and process enhancements.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cost savings and procurement impact.

• Support ESG initiatives and supplier-enabled innovation.

Behind our innovation…There’s you

• Degree in Science education or related

• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement management (pharmaceutical R&D or manufacturing environment ).

• Category expertise a major plus, R&D:  CRO, Central Labs, Analytical Labs, clinical trial supply, Lab Supplies and Equipment, etc.

• Strong communication, influencing and mentoring skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Experienced in working with SAP/ Oracle (is a plus)

• Experience in dealing with commercial contracts.Experience in project management & Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple projects / workstreams and changing requirements

• Strong skills with Microsoft office package

• Ability to represent Ferring's interests to outside professionals and suppliers.

• Comprehensive understanding of Procurement processes and knowledge of best practices for sourcing, supplier management and procure-to-pay.

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.

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