Buyer - Direct

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 worlds largest companies. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, were looking to add a Buyer – Direct located in Kendal. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the Buyer will be tasked with coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment. What a typical day looks like: Maintaining relations with the suppliers, obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production Checking the purchase orders and modifying them according to the changes in the production plan with the help of the Shortage List and the Open Purchase Order List Regular, weekly check of the stocks, avoiding overstock Minimizing the risk of obsolescence with the help of the weekly check of the obsolete report Correspondence with the freight forwarders, warehouses, and in case organizing the transportation Checking the inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) according to the Shortage List and assuring all active components according to production needs, in time, for the accord price in the request Reviews requisitions and MRP output and orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output Maintains procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery and inventories Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate The experience were looking to add to our team: Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of procurement experience 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 Ability to write 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 concepts of basic algebra and geometry 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 What youll 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 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/HybridWork based on your Job Function Travel opportunities (role dependent) Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice 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 peoples lives. TH10 #LI-TONYHYNES #LI-DNP TPBN1_UKTJ