Senior Indirect Buyer

Anord Mardix; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible/Remote/Hybrid work

Travel opportunities

Well-being support

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Anord Mardix, part of Flex, is seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer based in Kendal, UK. You will lead indirect procurement activities, partner with suppliers, and ensure compliance with global policies while supporting CAPEX and facilities categories.

You will build cross-functional relationships across departments, drive cost and process improvements, and contribute to regional/global procurement initiatives in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in indirect/non-production procurement, ideally international.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methods and supplier management.
• Experience in indirect materials; facilities and CAPEX experience is a plus.
• Proven supplier negotiations, tender management and commercial evaluation.
• Experience coordinating contracts with Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of ERP and procurement systems; familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage priorities independently in an international environment.
• Fluent English in written and spoken form.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with suppliers while adhering to global policies.
• Manage sourcing activities for indirect materials and services, including facilities and CAPEX.
• Coordinate sourcing events: RFQs, RFPs and e-auctions with competitive sourcing.
• Negotiate commercial terms to optimize cost, quality and service.
• Choose procurement channels to maximize service and cost efficiency.
• Process requests via the aQuire system and support timely sourcing completion.
• Compare offers, perform commercial evaluations and support supplier selection.
• Coordinate contracts with Legal and obtain signatures where needed.
• Onboard suppliers and monitor performance activities.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP and related systems for accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to source non-production goods and services.
• Support cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives.
• Participate in regional/global procurement projects and KPIs.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Supplier management

Tender management

Contract coordination

ERP systems

Excel

Negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Indirect Buyer located in Kendal, UK.

Reporting to the EMEA Indirect Purchasing Manager, the Senior Indirect Buyer will be responsible for managing procurement activities related to indirect materials and services, including facilities and approved CAPEX spend. This role involves establishing strong partnerships and building effective relationships with suppliers and service providers while ensuring compliance with Flex global purchasing policies and processes.

What a typical day looks like:

• Establishing cooperation and building strong relationships with suppliers and service providers while maintaining standards consistent with Flex global purchasing policies and procedures.
• Managing sourcing activities for indirect materials and services, including facilities and approved CAPEX spend.
• Coordinating sourcing events and tenders, including RFQs, RFPs and e-auctions, and ensuring competitive sourcing practices.
• Negotiating with suppliers to develop the best commercial solutions in terms of cost, quality, service, delivery and business requirements.
• Selecting appropriate procurement channels for materials and services to ensure the best level of service and cost optimization.
• Processing requests received through the aQuire system and supporting timely completion of sourcing activities.
• Comparing supplier offers, conducting commercial evaluations and supporting supplier selection decisions.
• Interpreting and coordinating contracts in cooperation with Legal and relevant cross-functional stakeholders, including supporting the signature process.
• Managing supplier onboarding and supporting supplier performance activities.
• Verifying and maintaining purchasing parameters and relevant procurement data in ERP and purchasing systems.
• Collaborating closely with multiple departments and cross-functional teams to support the procurement of non-production goods and services.
• Supporting and initiating cost-reduction, process-improvement and procurement-efficiency initiatives.
• Managing and participating in regional and global procurement projects and supporting achievement of relevant procurement KPIs.
• Maintaining ongoing communication and close cooperation with suppliers, internal stakeholders, the global Indirect Procurement team and the Flex GBS team.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement processes and requirements defined within the integrated management system.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in indirect/non-production procurement or a similar purchasing role, preferably within an international organization.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies and supplier management.
• Experience in sourcing indirect materials and services; experience with facilities and CAPEX categories would be an advantage.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, tender management and commercial evaluation.
• Experience in contract coordination and working with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Good understanding of ERP and procurement systems; experience with e-sourcing tools would be an advantage.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, sourcing activities and projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within an international, cross-functional environment.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to identify and implement solutions that optimize processes, costs and working efficiency.
• Experience working with procurement KPIs and supporting regional or global procurement initiatives.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 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/Remote/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.)

TH10

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: [e-mail].