Flex
Purchasing Manager Direct
Mexico · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerFlex
- LocationMexico
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
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 Purchasing Manager Direct located in Guadalajara, South Campus.
Reporting to the Director, Materials, the Purchasing Manager Direct role involves responsible of overseeing activities related to the procurement of Direct materials, parts, components and equipment. Direct and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in procurement consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications.
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What a typical day looks like:
Prepare instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
Establishes goals for purchasing department.
Follow-up policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
Manage and guide a team of buyers and expeditors to meet procurement and supplier management goals
Interface with procurement groups in updating and maintaining company procurement strategies
Implement processes with suppliers to improve on time delivery and Purchase Price Variance
Helping implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory models
Supervise the team in the management of the supply chain to achieve continuous timely supply of parts and services
Approves purchase orders and change notices through subordinates.
Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Ensures continuity of raw material supply to help production schedules and balances with achieving inventory level targets.
Investigates inventory levels. Helps process to manage excess and obsolete material.
Conduct supplier performance reviews and help the team to maintain supplier consistent on time delivery and implement processes with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and quality of product / service
Keep senior management informed of present/future trends in availability and cost of materials, components and equipment
Monitors on-time supplier deliveries, inventory turns, MRP execution, Purchase Price Variance, processing time reduction, supplier performance and cost investigation.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.
Proven experience leading and developing purchasing teams.
Strong knowledge of supplier management, purchasing processes, and materials planning.
Experience managing procurement KPIs and driving performance improvements through data analysis and metric development.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve On-Time Delivery performance.
Experience resolving procurement-related issues, including overdue invoices, receiving discrepancies, and supplier performance challenges.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
Competitive Salary.
Life & Medical insurance.
Christmas Bonus.
Food Coupons.
Saving Fund.
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Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
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