Global Category Specialist

4 semanas atrás


Lisboa, Portugal Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Tempo inteiro

Job Description:
Global Category Specialist - IT

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 organization and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

Ferring+You

You will ensure all category management related activities (marketplace investigations, internal demand mapping, stakeholder management, action plan, execution, delivery of procurement projects etc.) are strategized at a global level. You will also handle local and global sourcing projects to ensure Ferring optimizes its spend and lead and be a point of reference for the IT subcategories for countries to ensure optimization of spend in all geographies.

By joining the Global Procurement team you’ll be included in a global team, dealing with many stakeholders across countries, managing global and local contracts in all IT categories - software, hardware, communications, security, cloud, SAAS

Your day at Ferring- Develop and implement procurement strategies for the IT category, in line with the organization's objectives and goals.- Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and improvement in the IT category.- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing projects, including RFPs, RFIs, and supplier negotiations.- Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contracts, service level agreements, and quality standards.- Continuously monitor market trends and innovations, and recommend new technologies and vendors to improve performance and reduce costs.- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including IT, legal, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment with business requirements and objectives.- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement data, including spend analysis, supplier performance, and risk management.- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations, including ethical and legal standards.

Behind our innovation There’s you- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.- Minimum of three years of experience in procurement as a buyer, procurement specialist, or similar role.- Experience in IT procurement, including software, hardware, telecommunications, and related services.- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.- Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.- Fluent in English

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- Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents- Extended support on family building journey- Family Health Insurance- Annual Bonus- Pension Fund

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 purposeThere’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.

**Location**:
Ferring Service Center Portugal


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