Buyer

Anord Mardix

Buyer

£26000

Anord Mardix, The Wrangling, Blackburn with Darwen

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 326e2ed035ed4177986e23bbfe1f83ba

Full Job Description

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., Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer role will be part of an excellent design team, whose members are strong communicators, ambitious & innovative.

What a typical day looks like :

  • Maintaining relations with the suppliers.

  • Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production.

  • Receiving and handling the confirmations.

  • 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.

  • Tracking shipments, urging them if needed.

  • 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.

  • Dealing with claims, settling debit and credit issues.

  • Filing and recording all necessary documents.

  • Checking the inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) according to the Shortage List.

  • Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there is any inventory discrepancies.

  • Handling purchasing data privacy.

  • Assuring all active components according to production needs, in time, for the accord price in the request.

  • Reviews requisitions and MRP output.

  • Confers with vendors to obtain product 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 purchased, costs, delivery and inventories.

  • Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.

  • Approves invoices for payment.

  • Investigation inventory levels.

  • Monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle.

  • Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.

  • Maintains procurement records, reports and metrics.

    Typically requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years of procurement experience.

  • Use of the following tools may be required : Working usage of Word, Excel and Power Point, English language knowledge, data entry, ten-key, spreadsheet (PC), ERP software.

  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

  • Ability to write simple correspondence.

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

  • Ability to calculate 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.

    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.

    At Anord Mardix, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We develop skill sets, encourage curiosity, and enable empowerment we turn jobs into careers.

  • 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 reviewEnhanced annual leaveAttendance bonusEmployee 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 leave

  • Flexible / Remote / Hybrid Work 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 adviceOn-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

  • Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)