Buyer

Anord Mardix; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in critical power solutions is seeking a Buyer based in Kendal, UK. The role entails coordinating procurement activities for direct materials and managing supplier relationships to meet production needs. Candidates should have at least one year of procurement experience and good MS Office skills. The company offers a competitive salary, enhanced benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being and engagement.

Benefits

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of procurement experience.
• Good MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Knowledge of an ERP software.
• CIPS qualification is preferred.
• Ability to effectively present information in various settings.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders for raw materials and purchased parts.
• Weekly stock checks to minimize obsolescence.
• Correspondence with freight forwarders and transportation organization.
• Managing claims and resolving debit/credit issues.
• Investigation of inventory levels and critical materials.
• Communication with warehouse personnel regarding discrepancies.
• Ensuring components are available per production needs.
• Vendor communication for product information.
• Managing supplier quality and expectations.
• Conducting quarterly supplier reviews.

Skills

Procurement experience

MS Office skills

Knowledge of ERP software

CIPS qualification

Effective presentation skills

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Job Summary

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 wed like to meet you.

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.

What a typical day looks like

• 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.

The experience were looking to add to our team

• 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 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. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE : this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Anord Mardix you must complete the application process first).

Key Skills

Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1