Assistant Manager - GBS Procurement

Flex; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Assistant Manager - GBS Procurement in Coimbatore, India to lead a team of 30+ buyers and ensure on-time purchase orders, addressing shortages and production continuity.

Role requires 8+ years of purchasing experience, ERP BAAN familiarity, and strong MS Office skills. Night shift flexibility is required; health insurance and PTO are provided by Flex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with purchasing policies and practices.
• 8+ years of related experience; master's degree preferred.
• Experience in Buying and internal MIS reporting.
• MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint proficiency (PF).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in Order processing, Supply chain management, Order management, Procurement end-to-end preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP BAAN.
• Electronics manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30+ buyers and manage day-to-day procurement operations.
• Handle shortage management and ensure timely PO placement.
• Coordinate Accounts Payable, warehouse, RTV challenges; avoid past due orders.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies in procurement.
• Perform quarterly/annual performance appraisals and mentorship.
• Generate reports and dashboards for performance tracking.
• Escalate issues to senior management when needed.
• Schedule supplier calls and drive supplier performance improvement.
• Plan succession and develop training for new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Night shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

ERP BAAN

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.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Assistant Manager - GBS Procurement in Coimbatore India

A purchasing professional who can quickly and accurately process purchase orders in fast-paced environment. Has excellent stake holders service skills and works well in a team to consistently meet challenging performance targets.

What a typical day looks like:

• Handle a team of 30+ Buyers
• Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving
• Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO's are
• placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN action items
• Ensure there are no Production line down situations
• Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics
• Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members
• Ensure timely generation and circulation of reports / dashboards
• Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions
• Handle escalations if any, and **escalate** matters requiring the senior management's attention on a timely basis
• Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics
• Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues
• Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of procurement processes
• Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes
• Drive Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources
• Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard
• Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement
• Daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review
• Review on Parts Count, HC, Dashboard, Metrics, 4UP-Update
• Host Weekly/Bimonthly Calls with sites stake holders
• Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed
• Talent review - review buyers' performance, plan for their career path

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

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and extensive knowledge of purchasing policies and practices.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8+years of related experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in Buying and internal MIS reporting
• Mandatory Knowledge of computer software applications, MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint (PF).
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in the following domains: Order processing, Supply chain management,
• Order management, Procurement end to end preferred
• Knowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN)
• Experience in Manufacturing industry preferably in electronics
• Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook
• Good analytical skill
• Flexible for Night Shift (7pm to 4am)

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

• Health Insurance
• PTO

PV14

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

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