Title:  Officer, Buyer

Founded by Samih Darwazah over 40 years ago in Jordan, Hikma's purpose is to provide affordable, quality medicines to the people in need. Based on very solid foundations, we continue to innovate daily and find practical solutions to transform the lives of the millions of people we serve.

At the end of the 1980s, we extended ours beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal for the construction of a sterile factory for injectable pharmaceutical products. This was an important turning point for the company, and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we have more than 1000 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines. 

Hikma, intends to recruit a Officer, Buyer (m/f) for a hybrid position.

Main Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key and strategic suppliers to ensure reliable supply and effective communication.
• Execute the transactional requisition-to-pay process, e.g. Convert requisition to P.O. using appropriate contract if available. Monitor PO status and expected reception. Ensure reception of goods/services is traced, etc. in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure timely delivery of purchased materials to maintain high internal customer service levels.
• Prepares, submits (and evaluates if requested) Request for Quotations as per internal policies and needs and articulates with relevant departments regarding needed sourcing activities.
• Maintain and update supplier databases, price lists, and documentation related to purchase orders in the appropriated software.
• Supports supplier onboarding activities and documentation management including data cleansing, mapping, spend and savings reporting, and supplier onboarding.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, SOPs, GMP, and financial controls.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining procurement documentation.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning, Finance, Quality, and Operations to ensure smooth supply of raw materials, packaging, and equipment.
• Ensure data accuracy and integration between ERP systems and reporting tools. Identify opportunities to automate procurement workflows and reporting processes.

Profile:

• Minimum: Associate degree (Diploma) or previews relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Critical thinking and ability to think out of the box to improve current processes and procedures.
• Spoken and written English skills, and good computer skills namely in Excell, ERPs, and other software’s needed for the job function.
• Friendly approach with other colleagues and with suppliers.
•  Ability to function independently and as part of a team.

We offer:

• Direct contract with Hikma
• Competitive salary aligned with the role
• Life insurance
• Health Insurance extended to student children (up to age 24)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Real Growth Opportunities

If you think this is a good opportunity for your professional career, join us and contribute to Better Health, within everyone's reach, every day