Flex
BuyerDirect
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Buyer Direct at Flex. Skills: Procurement, Supplier management. Maintain relations with suppliers. Place orders for raw materials”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 to 2 years procurement experience, Ability to read and comprehend instructions, Ability to write simple correspondence, Ability to effectively present information, Ability to calculate figures and amounts, Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, Ability to apply common sense comprehension, Ability to deal with problems
What You'll Do.
Maintain relations with suppliers
Place orders for raw materials
Receive and handle confirmations
Check purchase orders
Modify purchase orders
Urge shipments if needed
Minimize risk of obsolescence
Organize transportation
Settle debit and credit issues
File and record documents
Check inventory of critical materials
Modify inventory discrepancies
Handle purchasing data privacy
Assure active components
Obtain product information from vendors
Order material based on MRP
Reschedule material based on MRP
Cancel material based on MRP
Maintain procurement records
Manage supplier expectations
Approve invoices for payment
Investigate inventory levels
Monitor material movement
Conduct quarterly supplier reviews
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
English language
Full Job 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. ## Job Summary **Summary:** The “**Buyer Direct** ” will be based in Pune reporting to Manager This role will be coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment. **What a typical day looks like** * Maintaining 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
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