Buyer

flex; Dromore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in critical power solutions is looking for a Buyer in Kendal, UK. You will coordinate procurement activities for direct materials and manage supplier relationships. Ideal candidates have at least one year of procurement experience and strong MS Office skills. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Group Life Insurance

Access to wellness programs

Discount programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of procurement experience.
• Good MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Knowledge of an ERP software.
• CIPS qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts.
• Regular checks of stocks to avoid overstock.
• Correspondence with freight forwarders and warehouses.
• Conducting quarterly supplier reviews.

Skills

Procurement experience

MS Office skills

Knowledge of ERP software

Presentation skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

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 centers. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment – we turn jobs into careers. If this sounds interesting, we’d like to meet you.

Job Summary

We are looking for a new Buyer employee to be based in Kendal.

Summary:

This Buyer (Direct) role will be coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production and managing purchase orders.
• Regular, weekly check of the stocks, avoiding overstock and minimizing the risk of obsolescence with the help of the weekly check of the obsolete report.
• Correspondence with the freight forwarders, warehouses, and in case organizing the transportation.
• Dealing with claims, settling debit and credit issues.
• Investigation inventory levels and checking the inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) according to the Shortage List
• Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there is any inventory discrepancies.
• Assuring all active components according to production needs, in time, for the accord price in the request.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
• Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of procurement experience.
• Good MS Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) skills
• Knowledge of an ERP software
• CIPS qualification is preferred
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What you will 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.
• 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.)

Location

Kendal, UK

Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (36...)

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Job Category: Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment 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 application process. Please email [e-mail] for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix, you must complete the application process first.