Buyer Direct

Description

Summary: This role supports extraordinary teams by ensuring material availability, managing suppliers, and continuously following up on deliveries, inventory, and demand changes. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth 2. Respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment 3. Ensure material availability for production 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 **Flex Guadalajara North.** Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct, this role will be responsible for ensuring material availability for production through effective execution of MRP signals, supplier management, and continuous follow\-up on deliveries, inventory, and demand changes. **What a typical day looks like:** ---------------------------------- * Execute purchasing activities based on MRP outputs, including placing, expediting, rescheduling, or canceling orders to support production requirements. * Maintain close communication with suppliers to ensure on\-time delivery, correct pricing, and material availability. * Monitor material status and proactively manage shortages, minimizing production impact. * Track shipments and coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses to ensure timely material flow. * Review and manage inventory levels, avoiding excess and reducing risk of obsolescence. * Analyze shortage reports and open purchase orders to align supply with changing production plans. * Manage supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness, escalating when required. * Resolve discrepancies in inventory and coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure system accuracy. * Support claims management, including debit/credit notes and invoice approvals. * Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and KPIs related to cost, delivery, and inventory. * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams (planning, warehouse, production) to ensure alignment and continuity of supply. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** ---------------------------------------------------- * Bachelor’s degree completed. * Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment. * Strong understanding of MRP, inventory control, and supply\-demand alignment. * Experience managing suppliers and driving delivery performance. * Experience working with reports, metrics, and KPI tracking. * Advanced English * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required). * Experience with ERP systems (BAAN or similar is a plus). * Strong analytical, organizational, and follow\-up skills. * Proactive and results\-oriented mindset. **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** ------------------------------------------------------- * Saving Fund * Christmas bonus * Holiday bonus * Medical Insurance * Life Insurance PA91 **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 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 Flex, you must complete the application process first).