Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer, Dundalk

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 Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer located in Dundalk.

Reporting to the Regional Commodity Manager Indirect, the Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer will be tasked with coordinating activities involved with procuring indirect materials and services; high portion on Facilities and Capex approved spend.

What a typical day looks like:

Using different forms of caring– e-auction, sealed, open careIn-direct Procurement of non-standard materials and services on aQuire basisOngoing and close participation with cross-functional teams, the global IP team and the Flex GBS teamProcessing 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 suppliersOverall management of global projects, knowledge of KPI's and drive to meet themAgile participation in English language conference calls, meetings, representing the IP teamConstant liaison with suppliers and peersKnowledge of and compliance with the procurement processes defined in the integrated management systemRequesting and documenting safety data sheetsContinuous monitoring, maintenance and updating of minimum stocks (as part of the job)Preparation and recording of reportsStrong business acumen and strategic thinkingEnd-to-end ownership of sourcing and tendering activities through to contract executionOwnership mentality with a hands-on and accountable approachTransparent, reliable, and result-oriented working style with “hungry for learning” attitudeAbility to work independently with a high level of accountabilityStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional international environmentClose cooperation with global, regional, and local stakeholders in a non-silo, partnership-driven setupExperience using internal procurement and ERP systemsProactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to quality and execution excellence

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

Typically requires a relevant degree and 5 years procurement experienceBackground in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering would be advantageousProficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as ten-key, spreadsheet (PC) and ERP softwareAbility to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsExperience 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 situationsEligible to work in Ireland

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;A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:A merit-based annual pay reviewEnhanced annual leaveEmployee recognition scheme and long service awardsReferral bonusVolunteer daysGroup Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a yearSick pay schemeCycle to Work schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveFlexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job FunctionTravel opportunities (role dependent)Support in your well-being by access toEmployee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert adviceOn-site trained Mental Health First AidersAccess 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