Buyer Direct

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Life & Medical insurance

Christmas Bonus

Food Coupons

Saving Fund

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company is seeking a Buyer Direct based in Mexico to procure direct materials, components, and equipment. You will support production by ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory, and monitoring supplier performance.

You will maintain strong supplier relationships, manage purchase orders per MRP, review orders, and expedite shipments to prevent shortages, while collaborating with logistics teams to keep material flow smooth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• English Advanced and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers on delivery, quality, and pricing.
• Place, reschedule, and cancel purchase orders based on production requirements and MRP output.
• Review and manage order confirmations, purchase orders, and production plan changes.
• Track material shipments and expedite deliveries to avoid shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or obsolescence.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, warehouses, and logistics providers.
• Manage supplier claims, debit/credit issues, invoicing and RTV processes.
• Maintain procurement records, reports, and purchasing documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier information including pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Monitor material movement through production and support continuity of supply.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and escalate issues when required.

Skills

Purchasing & supplier management

Inventory control

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

English Advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

The “Buyer Direct” will be based in Flex North, reporting to Purchasing Manager Direct. This role is responsible for procuring direct materials, components, and equipment to support production requirements while ensuring material availability, inventory optimization, and supplier performance.

Typical day looks like:

• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and ensure alignment on delivery, quality, and pricing expectations.
• Place, reschedule, and cancel purchase orders based on production requirements, requisitions, and MRP output.
• Review and manage order confirmations, purchase orders, and production plan changes.
• Track material shipments and expedite deliveries when necessary to avoid shortages.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages, excess inventory, and material obsolescence.
• Review critical material inventory and resolve inventory discrepancies with warehouse teams.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, warehouses, and logistics providers to support material flow.
• Manage supplier claims, debit/credit issues, invoice approvals and RTV process.
• Maintain procurement records, reports, metrics, and purchasing documentation.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier information including pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Monitor material movement throughout the production cycle and support continuity of supply.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and elevate issues when required.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, data privacy requirements, and business procedures.

Experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics processes.
• Ability to analyze data, resolve issues, and make sound business decisions.
• English Advanced.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

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

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.

JM54 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.