Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer

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

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world's largest companies.

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

Reporting to the Regional Indirect Procurement Manager, the Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer will be tasked with coordinating activities involved with procuring indirect materials for facilities and capex approved spend.

What a typical day looks like:

• Using different forms of caring- e-auction, sealed, open care
• In-direct Procurement of non-standard materials on aQuire basis
• Ongoing and close participation with cross-functional teams, the global IP team and the Flex GBS team
• Processing the requests received in the aQuire system within 48 hours, sending out the request for proposal.
• Compare the offers and select the best one - Cost and Quality.
• Interpreting contracts, dealing with the legal department representative and cross-functional areas, arranging signatures and ensuring mailing.
• Managing the recruitment of suppliers
• Tracking goods from procurement to receipt
• Overall management of global projects, knowledge of KPI's and drive to meet them
• Agile participation in English language conference calls, meetings, representing the IP team
• Constant liaison with suppliers and peers
• Knowledge of and compliance with the procurement processes defined in the integrated management system
• Sending out samples, organising transport with the help of transport managers where necessary
• Requesting and documenting safety data sheets
• Continuous monitoring, maintenance and updating of minimum stocks (as part of the job)
• Handling and processing of Titan and AP
• Preparation and recording of reports

• Typically requires a relevant degree and 5 years procurement experience
• Background in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering would be advantageous
• Proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as ten-key, spreadsheet (PC) and ERP software
• Ability to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Experience in writing reports, business correspondence and procedures and to effectively present information and acknowledges to questions from groups.
• Experience in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense comprehension to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• 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/Hybrid Work 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 counselors 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.).