Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is a global leader in critical power solutions. With facilities around the globe, Anord Mardix leads in critical power infrastructure, supporting a myriad of industries, from financial institutions to data centres. At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer located in Dundalk.
Reporting to the Regional Commodity Manager Indirect, the Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer will be tasked with coordinating activities involved with procuring indirect materials and services; high portion on Facilities and Capex approved spend.
What a typical day looks like:
Using different forms of caring– e-auction, sealed, open care
In-direct Procurement of non-standard materials and services on aQuire basis
Ongoing and close participation with cross-functional teams, the global IP team and the Flex GBS team
Processing the requests received in the aQuire system within 48 hours, sending out the request for proposal.
Compare the offers and select the best one - Cost and Quality.
Interpreting contracts, dealing with the legal department representative and cross-functional areas, arranging signatures and ensuring mailing.
Managing the recruitment of suppliers
Overall management of global projects, knowledge of KPI's and drive to meet them
Agile participation in English language conference calls, meetings, representing the IP team
Constant liaison with suppliers and peers
Knowledge of and compliance with the procurement processes defined in the integrated management system
Requesting and documenting safety data sheets
Continuous monitoring, maintenance and updating of minimum stocks (as part of the job)
Preparation and recording of reports
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
End-to-end ownership of sourcing and tendering activities through to contract execution
Ownership mentality with a hands-on and accountable approach
Transparent, reliable, and result-oriented working style with “hungry for learning” attitude
Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional international environment
Close cooperation with global, regional, and local stakeholders in a non-silo, partnership-driven setup
Experience using internal procurement and ERP systems
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to quality and execution excellence
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Typically requires a relevant degree and 5 years procurement experience
Background in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering would be advantageous
Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as ten-key, spreadsheet (PC) and ERP software
Ability to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Experience in writing reports, business correspondence and procedures and to effectively present information and acknowledges to questions from groups.
Experience in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply common sense comprehension to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Eligible to work in Ireland
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
A merit-based annual pay review
Enhanced annual leave
Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
Referral bonus
Volunteer days
Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
Sick pay scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
Travel opportunities (role dependent)
Support in your well-being by access to
Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)
At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e‑mailing: accessibility@flex.com.
#J-18808-Ljbffr