Title:  Sr. Officer, Procurement

 Location: Amman, Jordan

Job Type: Full-time

Hashtag: #LI-OS1

About Us

For over 45 years, Hikma Pharmaceuticals has been putting better health within reach, every day, by creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to those who need them. We are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities, and our global team of 9,400+ empowered colleagues are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 825 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 3 R&D hubs across MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented “Sr. Officer, Procurement in Research and Development/Product Development operations” to join us in Amman, Jordan. In this pivotal role, you will be the backbone of our procurement workflow — managing the full lifecycle of Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders within SAP to ensure our R&D and development teams receive the materials, services, and vendor partnerships they need to advance Hikma's pipeline on time and within budget.

This position sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Finance, and R&D, requiring both technical SAP proficiency and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

At Hikma you’ll be supported by a culture of progress and belonging where people are encouraged to develop, wellbeing is prioritised and our inclusive approach values contributions from all. We’re seeking candidates who embody our values: Innovative, driven to keep learning; Caring, genuinely compassionate in their work; and Collaborative, eager to solve problems together.

If you want to be part of a team that cares about impact, this is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end SAP procurement cycle, initiating Purchase Requests for RLDs, APIs, excipients, components, and tooling; issuing Purchase Order numbers upon approval; and confirming receipt of goods or successful completion of services.
• Raise Service Requests for external vendors, contractors, and specialist groups, and coordinate the procurement initiation process for clinical studies and third-party testing activities.
• Review and interpret vendor quotations in detail, using the commercial terms, pricing structures, and delivery milestones within each quote to ensure PRs are correctly formatted with the appropriate payment phases from the outset.
• Act as the first point of contact for Purchase Request issues, proactively troubleshooting discrepancies, clarifying requirements with the originating teams, and resolving system or approval blockers to keep procurement moving without unnecessary delay.
• Maintain PRs as living documents throughout the development lifecycle, providing continuous revisions as needed to accommodate changes in excipient specifications, API sourcing, formulation updates, or quantity adjustments.
• Provide clear and timely follow-up communications on all outstanding PRs and POs, keeping requesting teams, Purchasing, and Finance informed of status at every stage of the procurement lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable and Purchasing teams to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded, correctly coded, and processed on schedule, minimising delays to suppliers and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Serve as a collaborative partner to cross-functional teams across R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain, guiding PRs and POs through the SAP system efficiently and ensuring that payment cycles align with project timelines and contractual obligations.

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates whose experience and skills align closely with the qualifications outlined below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Pharmacy, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering. Alternative education may be considered based on experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, logistics or procurement. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with SAP PR/PO transactions in a procurement or supply chain function.
• Ability to read and interpret vendor quotations and translate commercial terms into accurate SAP entries.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests.
• Effective communicator able to liaise across scientific, commercial, and finance teams.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or R&D environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with GxP procurement practices and documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and payment release workflows.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Learn more about Hikma in Jordan https://www.hikma.com/media/jukhqqdl/hikma-jordan-factsheet_-en-nov-2025.pdf