Flex

CommodityManagerMechanical

$650–1000k ~AI est. Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Commodity Manager Mechanical at Flex. Skills: Commodity Management, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, Program Management. Support development of global strategies. Implement global strategies”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem Solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years experience, Manufacturing experience, Customer-facing experience, Management experience, Strategic Supplier Development, Advanced Contract Negotiation, Advanced English, Advanced Program Management skills, Leadership, Manufacturing background, Commercial background, Problem Solving, Detail-oriented, Interface with different levels, Teamwork, Office (Advanced Excel & PPT), Engage and drive strategies with global teams

What You'll Do.

Support development of global strategies

Implement global strategies

Manage global strategies

Provide optimal supply assurance

Provide optimal pricing

Provide optimal flexibility

Provide optimal quality

Provide optimal delivery performance

Communicate strategies to regions

Implement strategies to regions

Communicate contracts to regions

Implement contracts to regions

Communicate pricing to regions

Implement pricing to regions

Maintain supplier relationships

Establish supplier relationships

Manage supplier relationships

Engage with Flex sites

Engage with business segments

Guide supplier selection

Guide supplier development

Guide supplier management

Meet commodity costs goals

Meet commodity performance goals

Organize commodity team

Manage commodity team

Performance appraisal

Implement supplier selection programs

Implement supplier performance management programs

Implement supply base optimization programs

Provide quotation support

Monitor commodity market conditions

Monitor technology roadmaps

Identify supply trends

Identify demand trends

Develop commodity plans

Implement commodity plans

Communicate commodity plans internally

Communicate commodity plans to customers

Coordinate sourcing strategies

Ensure smooth manufacturing ramp

Ensure timely manufacturing ramp

Provide access to technology

Provide access to product roadmaps

Provide access to technology strategies

Provide access to industry trends

Provide escalation for commodity issues

Implement HR strategies

Recruit qualified workforce

Retain qualified workforce

Recruit motivated workforce

Retain motivated workforce

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Global teams

Communication Scope

English

Process & Methodology

Program Management

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're looking to add a **Commodity Manager Mechanical** located in Guadalajara, **North Campus**. Reporting to the **Global Commodity Management Director** , in this role you will be Responsible for supporting the development, implementation and management of global strategies to provide Flex segments and business groups with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance (focus on Mechanical commodities). Working closely with the Supply Chain team / Local Management, the Commodity Manager will communicate and implement strategies, contracts and pricing to all regions with an overall focus on maintaining good supplier relationships and costs to a minimum to achieve maximum advantage for the company and its customers. **What a typical day looks like:** * _Establish and manage long term strategic and core supplier relationships and will engage with Flex sites and business segments_ * _Guide the selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity costs and performance goals_ * _Organize and manage the commodity team with a focus on talent acquisition, retention and development and performance appraisal._ * _Implement programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization_ * _Provide Quotation centers with support from core and strategic suppliers to obtain timely quotes_ * _Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology

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