Flex
manufacturing
BuyerDirect
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Buyer Direct at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, purchasing. coordinating activities related to the acquisition of direct materials, components, and equipment. Reviews requisitions and MRP output”
What You'll Achieve.
operational metrics
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in purchasing, Experience as a Buyer or in similar positions, Previous experience working with MRP systems, Intermediate / advanced Excel
Nice to Have
Experience in electronic manufacturing
What You'll Do.
coordinating activities related to the acquisition of direct materials
Reviews requisitions and MRP output
Communicates with suppliers to obtain information about products or services
and delivery lead times
Determines the procurement method
such as direct purchase
and cancels material based on requests and planning results
Manages supplier compliance with price
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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Coordinates with the warehouse to resolve any receiving issues
Communication Scope
Advanced English
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 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
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