Commodity Analyst Indirect

Flex; Batam; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Flex Batam, a diversified manufacturing partner, is seeking a Commodity Analyst Indirect to support sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations in Batam, Indonesia. You will assess commodities, manage supplier agreements and drive cost-saving initiatives with a focus on quality and continuity of supply.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 3 years in materials buying or indirect procurement, with strong English communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in materials buying or indirect procurement.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned items.
• Develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.
• Manage cash negotiations and secure advantageous supplier agreements.
• Negotiate terms for annual and multi-year purchase commitments.
• Coordinate selection of transportation modes and carriers to lower delivered costs while maintaining quality and vendor relationships.
• Cost management, reduction and avoidance initiatives.
• Manage inventories for strategic commodities to prevent shortages or excess costs.
• Evaluate commodity risk positions and report to leadership.
• Develop plans for cost savings, synergies, quality improvements and supply chain efficiencies.
• Evaluate hedge effectiveness and calculate savings and avoidance.

Skills

English communication

Program management

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Commodity Analyst Indirect located in Flex Batam.

What a typical day looks like:

• Responsible for the development, recommendation, and execution of optimal sourcing strategies for certain items.
• Develop a technical, statistical and fundamental assessment for each commodity.
• Manage cash negotiations and secure advantageous commercial agreements with approved suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for annual and multi-year purchase commitments.
• Coordinate selection of transportation modes and carriers which will result in lowering the delivered costs of materials while assuring continuity of quality supply, flexibility to respond to changing requirements and maintenance of vendor relationships for long term benefits.
• Cost Management/Reduction/Cost Avoidance.
• Manage inventories associated with the strategic commodities to avoid additional expense or shortage to the company.
• Evaluation of commodity risk positions reported to multiple levels of the organization.
• Develop plans resulting in cost savings, synergies, quality improvements and supply chain efficiencies.
• Evaluate hedge effectiveness and calculate cost savings and avoidance.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and equivalent experience
• At least 3 years' of relevant work experience or with materials buyer experience.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Good communication skill proficient in English
• Proven Program Management and negotiation skills
• Experience with commodities and supplier-management
• Great eye for detail and good analytical skills.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• PTO

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