Buyer Direct

Job Opportunity at Flex Guadalajara North

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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Buyer Direct located in Flex Guadalajara North.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct, this role will be responsible for ensuring material availability for production through effective execution of MRP signals, supplier management, and continuous follow-up on deliveries, inventory, and demand changes.

• Execute purchasing activities based on MRP outputs, including placing, expediting, rescheduling, or canceling orders to support production requirements.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, correct pricing, and material availability.
• Monitor material status and proactively manage shortages, minimizing production impact.
• Track shipments and coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses to ensure timely material flow.
• Review and manage inventory levels, avoiding excess and reducing risk of obsolescence.
• Analyze shortage reports and open purchase orders to align supply with changing production plans.
• Manage supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and responsiveness, escalating when required.
• Resolve discrepancies in inventory and coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure system accuracy.
• Support claims management, including debit/credit notes and invoice approvals.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and KPIs related to cost, delivery, and inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (planning, warehouse, production) to ensure alignment and continuity of supply.

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory control, and supply-demand alignment.
• Experience managing suppliers and driving delivery performance.
• Experience working with reports, metrics, and KPI tracking.
• Advanced English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Experience with ERP systems (BAAN or similar is a plus).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

• Saving Fund
• Christmas bonus
• Holiday bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance

PA91

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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