Officer, Buyer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Remoto
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.
- 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.
- 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