Supply Chain Outsourcing Lead Job Listing at Anord Mardix in Kendal (Job ID WD192487)

Description

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. If this sounds interesting, we'd like to meet you. 

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 Supply Chain Outsourcing Lead located in Kendal.

Reporting to the Global Head of Supply Chain, the Supply Chain Outsourcing Lead will be responsible for coordinating all outsourcing activities, including identifying, evaluating and selecting the best partners for various projects and functions across the business.  

What a typical day looks like:

• Optimise efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in outsourced projects, whilst fostering positive relationships with external partners

• Identify tasks or functions that can be outsourced to external suppliers

• Negotiate the terms and conditions of the contracts, monitor the performance and compliance of the suppliers, and resolve and issues or disputes that may arise, utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods

• Act as the liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers

• Provide advice on solutions including competitive advantage, reduced cost of ownership and business advantage

• Develop and maintain forecasting tools, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate on-time material ordering with project handover

• Develop a suite of KPIs to be shared monthly, to form input for supplier performance reviews

• Provide a link between Sales, Planning, Projects, and Procurement

• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement

• Supporting procurement colleagues as directed

• Travel will be required

• Completing ad hoc tasks as directed

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

• Typically requires a minimum 5 years of procurement experience

• Experience in identifying and selecting supply chain partners globally

• 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 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

• Willingness to travel when required

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 review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Attendance bonus

  • 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/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 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 people's lives.

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Anord Mardix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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).