Buyer Direct Job Listing at Flex in Guadalajara, Jal. (Job ID WD213457)

Description

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 that build great products and contribute to our growth, we are looking to incorporate a Direct Buyer located in Guadalajara, North Campus.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct, the Direct Buyer position is responsible for coordinating activities related to the acquisition of direct materials, components, and equipment.

What a typical day looks like:

• Reviews requisitions and MRP output.
• Communicates with suppliers to obtain information about products or services, such as prices, availability, and delivery times.
• Determines the acquisition method, such as direct purchase.
• Places orders, reschedules, and cancels material based on requests and planning results.
• Manages supplier compliance with price, delivery, and quality expectations and escalates cases when necessary.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Expedites the delivery of goods to users.
• Analyzes inventory levels. Prepares accountability reports for surplus and obsolete management.
• Interacts with suppliers and customers to ensure both delivery and the best market price.
• Makes tactical purchasing decisions. Executes corporate sourcing programs and purchases high-value parts.
• Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.
• Maintains purchasing records, reports, and metrics.
• Tracks from order placement to supplier payment and material receipt in the system.
• Coordinates with the warehouse to resolve any receiving issues.
• Leads and develops the work team (buyers/interns).
• Direct contact with the customer.

The experience we are looking for to add to our team:

• Completed degree in Engineering or related field.
• Advanced Buyer experience.
• Experience in the electronics industry.
• Advanced English.
• Previous experience with MRP.
• Experience in Baan.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel.
• Experience managing personnel.
• Knowledge of maritime shipments is a plus.

What you will receive for the great work you do:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical and life insurance.
• Christmas bonus.
• Meal vouchers.
• Savings fund.

YG20

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).