Procurement Category lead

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 9,500+ empowered employees are central to this mission.

As a trusted and reliable partner of over 800 high-quality generics, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products, we are driven to improve access to medicine. Through our 29 manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers across the MENA, North America and Europe, our footprint allows us to play a critical role in serving patients. 

Description:

We are looking for a talented Procurement Category lead to join us. 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.

Exigences de l'emploi

Policies and Procedures

Participate in the development of department policies, procedures and processes and manage their implementation so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Day to day operations

Implements the day-to-day operations assigned for the procurement category to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.

• Negotiate prices, quality, and delivery times with suppliers, considering the savings target.
• Complete with suppliers likely to meet cost, quality, and deadline requirements.
• Validate the selected offer with the operations buyer to establish the purchase order (PO).
• Create vendor in the system
• Check order conditions and draw up purchase contracts, considering all necessary technical, economic, and legal guarantees.
• Vendor evaluation
• Collaborate with buyers to maintain delivery schedules, hold a weekly meeting to monitor the compliance of ordered deadlines with actual deadlines, and take action in case of delays and risks

Budget

Participate in the preparation of department budget and preparing the category budget. Monitor the financial performance to be in line with the set plans notifying management of any anticipated costs or risks 

Translating the CAPEX budget into a procurement plan

Business Analysis

Accountable to build approved suppliers lists, market analysis, and internal business data and information to support the plans set for the category.

Participate in the CAPEX/projects review committee for the evaluation and selection of vendor/service provider.

Prepare and monitor the category productivity and spend analysis

Job Related – Special Accountabilities

·  Manage the risk on business through implementing risk mitigation plans for the vendors and service providers selection as per Hikma’s policies and procedures.

·  Participate in the preparation of/ generate RFQs for the purpose of the selection of the vendors and service providers and follow up on the selection process with the relevant departments.

·  Reduce complexity in the category through supplier rationalization, standardization and implementation of sustainable solutions.

·  Enhance cash flow through the alignment with finance on the suitable payment terms and INCO terms with suppliers.

·  Manage the communication with the vendors/service providers and prepare service contracts for the machinery/equipment.