Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking to add a Direct Buyer located in Guadalajara, North Campus.
Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager , the Direct Buyer role involves being responsible for coordinating activities related to the procurement of direct materials, components, and equipment.
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Reviews requisitions and MRP releases.
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Communicates with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as pricing, availability, and delivery times.
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Places, reschedules, and cancels material orders based on requests and MRP outputs.
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Manages supplier performance in terms of price, delivery, and quality expectations, and escalates issues when necessary.
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Approves invoices for payment.
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Interacts with suppliers and customers to ensure on-time delivery and best market pricing.
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Makes tactical purchasing decisions. Executes corporate sourcing programs and purchases high-value parts.
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Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.
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Maintains purchasing records, reports, and metrics.
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Tracks orders from placement through supplier payment and system receipt.
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Coordinates with warehouse to resolve receiving issues.
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Leads and develops the work team (buyers/interns).
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Direct contact with customers.
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Completed Engineering degree or Bachelor’s degree.
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Experience in Buyer, Material Planning, or related roles.
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Experience in the electronics industry.
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Advanced English.
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Previous experience with MRP.
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Experience with Baan.
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Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills.
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Experience managing personnel.
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Knowledge of ocean freight is a plus.
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Competitive salary.
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Medical and life insurance.
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Christmas bonus.
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Meal vouchers.
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Savings fund.
YG20
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
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