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 centres. 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. We are looking for a new UK Procurement Manager to be based in Kendal-Castle Mills. This role is on a fixed-term basis expected to last around 12 months. What a typical day looks like: Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods. Conduct research and monitor business trends and product availability to source the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. Benchmark key suppliers to ensure the business is achieving Value for Money. Establish and measure suppliers’ key performance metrics and ensure a comprehensive communication process is in place to address issues. Run tenders, evaluate bids, and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors. Work closely with the commercial department to ensure contract terms are favourable to the company. Contribute to business plans and budget forecasting. Keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new technology that can impact on the business. Assess and evaluate alternative methods of support for consumable materials. Develop and implement procurement strategies. Share best practice and supplier methods/routes with other Supply Chain departments. Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements. Ensure all current processes meet agreed standards and targets. Support continuous improvement initiatives identifying areas of improvement. Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation. High level involvement for the UK roll-out of ERP. Manage and motivate the Procurement team. Experience/qualification we are looking to add to our team: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is desirable About 7 years of related experience in the field of supply chain, including managerial experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and also to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills. Demonstrates advanced skills in functional/technical area. Has the ability to solve practical problems efficiently Exercises independent judgment within generally defined procedures and policies for selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Facilitates team in making group decision. Provides direction to teams according to established policies and objectives. Demonstrates skills in teaching/leading and/or mentoring. Eligibility to work in the UK What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: Many opportunities to learn, grow and develop – we turn jobs into careers. 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 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.) Location: Kendal, UK Please note that our recruitment team is based in Hungary and therefore you may be called by an international number. (36) TK43 Site 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 recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.