Regional Supply Chain Director - EMEA

flex; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex, through its Anord Mardix division, is seeking a Regional Supply Chain Director to lead supply chain management and strategy development within the EMEA region. This remote role demands strong leadership in optimizing supply chain processes, supplier negotiations, and ensuring cost-effective operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment and possess a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Referral bonus

Group Life Insurance

Flexible Work options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a lead Supply Chain role.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Proven understanding of effective supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement world-class supply chain strategies.
• Drive strategic procurement initiatives for cost reduction.
• Manage supply chain concerns and escalate critical issues.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Problem definition and data analysis

Negotiation and contracting skills

Education

Degree level qualification in a supply chain related field

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 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

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, is the world’s leading electrical engineering and manufacturing firm specialising in critical power solutions. We promise innovative engineering solutions to all our clients, meeting the most technical requirements with ease, no matter what the challenge.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an experienced Regional Supply Chain Director - EMEA located in Europe, to work remotely .

Responsible for leading a team of supply chain management professionals and to develop and implement world class supply chain strategies that provide Flex and our Customers with a Strategic Market advantage. Develop and drive supply chain strategies that are consistent with established company policies, worldwide material/procurement strategies.

What a typical day looks like:

• Create and implement a global supply chain strategy in support of the Global program that is synchronized with business segment material strategies and metrics

• Process standardization and implementation support, driving standard Supply Chain solutions

• Implement programs to optimize inventory turnover while mitigating inventory exposure and reducing risk for both Flex and our customer. These activities include implementation of contractual excess and obsolescence terms with the customer as well as supplier managed inventory programs

• Manage and support sites amin Supply Chain priority concerns and internal and external escalations, including critical material expedite requests

• Drive strategic procurement initiatives in an effort to maximize cost reduction. Measure and report on project status both internally and to the customer

• Consolidate input from commodity managers, site materials management, and personal efforts for consolidated program sourcing documents that maximize flexibility and maintain cost to performance targets both internally and externally

• Support Design Services Procurement Manager (DSPM) activities for new programs for specific Global customers. Provide forward price projections, as required

• Ensure the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism are adhered to in the procurement process in accordance with corporate requirements

• Direct interaction with Business Development and Global Account Management team members in assisting with customer meetings, escalations, and provide support in the sales cycle

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

• Typically requires minimum of 8 years’ experience in a lead Supply Chain role within a manufacturing business

• Degree level qualification in a supply chain related field

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex documents

• Proven experience in supplier relationship management

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference to practical situations

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

• Proven understanding of the workings of effective supply chain management in a manufacturing environment

• Proven negotiation and contracting skills in a commercial business environment

• Thorough understanding of complex supply contracts – capable of refining contract language and successfully working with legal support and supplier to attain needed compromise

• Must be eligible to work in Ireland

• Must be prepared to travel throughout EMEA occasionally

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;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that 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

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/HybridWork based on your Job Function;

• Travel opportunities (role dependent);

• Support your well-being by access to:

  • Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.

  • VHI Private Health Insurance

  • 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.

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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. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll 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).