Director, Supply Chain Management

Job Posting

Start Date:

05-27-2026. Job Posting End Date: 07-31-2026.

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.

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Supply Chain Management located in Austin, TX. Reporting to the Sr Director, Supply Chain Management, the Director, Supply Chain Management is responsible for managing a team of supply chain management professionals and for developing and implementing world‑class supply chain strategies that provide Flex and our customers with a strategic market advantage.

The role involves developing and driving supply chain strategies consistent with established company policies and worldwide material/procurement strategies.

Create and implement a global supply chain strategy in support of the Global program that is synchronized with business segment material strategies and metrics. Implement programs to optimize inventory turnover while mitigating inventory exposure and reducing risk for both Flex and our customers, including contractual excess and obsolescence terms with the customer as well as supplier‑managed inventory programs. Drive strategic procurement initiatives to maximize cost reduction and measure/report project status internally and to the customer.

Consolidate input from commodity managers, site materials management, and personal efforts to produce consolidated program sourcing documents that maximize flexibility and maintain cost‑to‑performance targets internally and externally. Support Design Services Procurement Manager (DSPM) activities for new programs for specific global customers. Provide forward price projections as required. Support Flex sites on critical material expedite requests, direct customer quotation requirements, and support the defined supply chain strategy to minimize Flex exposure to inventory impacted by quoted pricing.

Manage purchasing activities associated with New Product Introduction efforts, including completing line‑item source awards, new supplier development, and item‑master uploads. Ensure the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism in the procurement process in accordance with corporate requirements. Direct interaction with Business Development and Global Account Management team members to assist with customer meetings, escalations, and support in the sales cycle.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Minimum of 8 years of management experience.
• A Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
• Mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses.
• Proficiency in office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles.
• Ability to give effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category:
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Relocation:
Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available? No

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