Title:  Procurement Agent

Job Title: Procurement Agent

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Procurement Agent to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the purchasing of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies for Hikma sites by ensuring timely PO creation, accurate order tracking, and effective communication with internal requestors and vendors. This role is a key support position for the MRO function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute MRO purchase orders based on approved requisitions.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to prioritize urgent requests and communicate risks.
• Maintain SAP accuracy for MRO POs, delivery dates, pricing, and order confirmations.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and coordinate with AP for timely payment.
• Support inventory and reorder point reviews for key indirect items.
• Contribute to improvement efforts by identifying ordering inefficiencies and recommending process enhancements.
• Analyze and manage appropriate reports such as blanket P.O. reports, supplier performance reports, MRP exception reports and open P.O. reports to ensure on-time material availability and proper inventory levels.
• Track all material quality complaints, supplier notice of changes both internal and external, and forward correspondence to appropriate personnel.
• Lead site vendor setup process
• Analyze quotations to ensure that proposals meet with government regulations and accepted trade practices. Strong negotiation skills are required to communicate requirements to potential suppliers and to establish a win-win relationship for all involved.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement 
• 0-3 years purchasing operational experience
• Computer literate
• Knowledgeable in SAP and MS Office
• Good presentation and written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable in procurement practices and techniques
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible and accommodating as priorities change rapidly
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with short timelines
• Extremely strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of procurement practices and techniques preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• C.P.M. and/or CPIM certification desirable
• Experience in medical industry desired

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.