Senior Indirect Buyer

Flex; Kendal; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Hybrid/On-site flexibility

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer to join our Kendal, UK team. You will partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage indirect materials and services, including facilities and CAPEX, ensuring compliance with global policies.

You will coordinate sourcing events, negotiate favorable terms, and support supplier onboarding and performance management across regions. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills in an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in indirect/non-production procurement or similar role, ideally international.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methodologies and supplier management.
• Experience in sourcing indirect materials and services; facilities and CAPEX experience is a plus.
• Proven supplier negotiations, tender management and commercial evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Manage sourcing for indirect materials and services including facilities and CAPEX.
• Coordinate sourcing events: RFQs, RFPs, and e-auctions with competitive sourcing.
• Negotiate on cost, quality, service and delivery to meet business needs.
• Support supplier onboarding and performance activities.
• Interpret contracts with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

English (Fluent)

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster, operate more efficiently and meet growing demand.

Built on decades of manufacturing expertise, global operations and a proven ability to deliver complex systems at scale, Axiom combines innovation with real-world execution. We're helping close the gap between what the future demands and what the world can deliver.

At Axiom, you'll take on meaningful challenges, be trusted with real responsibility, and work alongside people who value candor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

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 opportunitie