BuyerDirect

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 are looking to add a **Direct Buyer** located in **Guadalajara, South Campus**. Reporting to the **Materials Manager** , the **Direct Buyer** position involves being responsible for coordinating activities related to the acquisition of direct materials, components, and equipment. **A typical day looks like:** * Reviews requisitions and MRP output. * Communicates with suppliers to obtain information about products or services, such as pricing, availability, and delivery lead times. * Determines the procurement 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 when necessary. * Approves invoices for payment. * Expedites the delivery of goods to users. * Analyzes inventory levels. Prepares accountability reports for excess and obsolete inventory. * Interacts with suppliers to ensure both delivery and the best market price. * Makes tactical purchasing decisions. Executes corporate sourcing programs and purchasing of high‑value parts. * Conducts quarterly supplier reviews. * Maintains purchasing records, reports, and metrics. * Follows up from purchase order placement through payment to the supplier and receipt of material in the system. * Coordinates with the warehouse to resolve any receiving issues. * Supplier contact. **The experience we are looking to add to our team