Job Posting Start Date 06-17-2025 Job Posting End Date 09-01-2025
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.
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a/an Direct Buyer located in Henrico, VA.
Reporting to the Materials Manager the Direct Buyer will be based in Henrico, VA . Coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment.
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What a typical day looks like:
- Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
- Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output.
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery and inventories.
- Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
- Approves invoices for payment.
- Expedites delivery of goods to users.
- Analyzes inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
- May gather quotations, examine bids, negotiate contracts and make awards.
- May plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle.
- Interfaces with suppliers and customers to secure both delivery and the best market price.
- Makes tactical buying decisions. Executes corporate sourcing programs and purchasing high dollar parts.
- Maintains procurement records, reports and metrics
- Prepares and/or reviews bid requests and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
- Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
- Establish VMI agreements and Min/Max concept for appropriate commodities.
- 5+ years of procurement related experience
- Electronics, electrical knowledge would be a plus
- Ability to use Excel at Intermediate level.
- Experience of using ERP systems - preferred.
- Great attitude, adaptable, motivated
- Ability to act both as a Team player or independently, and across multiple activities.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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 accessibility@flex.com 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).