Buyer Direct

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. Job Summary ----------- To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Buyer Direct** located in **Guadalajara, South Campus.** Reporting to the **Buyer Manager** the **Buyer Direct** role involves: **What a typical day looks like:** * Mainteining 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.  **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Bachelor's degree * 5 years of experience *  Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders. * Knowledge of inventory control, material planning, and shortage management. * Ability to follow up on shipments and coordinate with suppliers and freight forwarders. * Intermediate proficiency in **Microsoft Excel**. * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. * Advanced English proficiency **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Pantry vouchers * Saving Fund * Christmas bonus * Holiday bonus * Medical Insurance * Life Insurance OC16 Job Category ------------ Global Procurement & Supply Chain Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We 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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) 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 Flex, you must complete the application process first).