Buyer Direct

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Life & Medical insurance

Christmas Bonus

Food Coupons

Saving Fund

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Guadalajara, Mexico is seeking a Buyer to coordinate direct materials procurement for manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, create POs based on production needs, and support import activities to ensure material availability.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct, you will monitor deliveries, expediting when needed, validate invoices, and maintain accurate procurement records while driving cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, International Business, or related field.
• Experience in a similar procurement role in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Experience with import operations and customs-related activities.
• Advanced Excel skills and SAP/ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and maintain effective communication to ensure continuity of supply.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders based on production requirements and MRP outputs.
• Track supplier confirmations and monitor delivery commitments.
• Expedite critical materials to prevent production shortages.
• Support import activities by coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams.
• Validate invoices and ensure alignment between purchase orders, deliveries, and supplier billing.
• Monitor inventory levels, avoiding shortages, excess inventory, and material obsolescence.
• Review shortage lists, open purchase orders, and production demand changes to adjust procurement plans.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with warehouse personnel.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews regarding price, quality, delivery, and service.
• Approve invoices for payment and support debit/credit claim resolution.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, International Business, or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

## Buyer DirectApply: Mexico, Guadalajara: Full time: Posted Today: WD231930Flex 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 SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Buyer** located on **Flex South**.Reporting to the **Purchasing Manager Direct**the **Buyer** is responsible for coordinating procurement activities related to direct materials, components, and production supplies required to support manufacturing operations. The position plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining optimal inventory levels while supporting business continuity and cost objectives. **What a typical day looks like:** * Manage supplier relationships and maintain effective communication to ensure continuity of supply.* Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) based on production requirements and MRP outputs.* Track supplier confirmations and monitor delivery commitments.* Expedite critical materials to prevent production shortages.* Follow material shipments from supplier release through warehouse receipt.* Support import activities by coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams.* Validate invoices and ensure alignment between purchase orders, deliveries, and supplier billing.* Monitor inventory levels, avoiding shortages, excess inventory, and material obsolescence.* Review shortage lists, open purchase orders, and production demand changes to adjust procurement plans.* Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with warehouse personnel.* Conduct supplier performance reviews regarding price, quality, delivery, and service.* Approve invoices for payment and support debit/credit claim resolution.* Maintain procurement records, reports, metrics, and documentation.* Ensure purchasing data confidentiality and compliance with company policies.* Negotiate with suppliers to secure materials while optimizing inventory and minimizing excess stock.* undefined**The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Bachelor's degree in supply chain, International Business, or related field.* Experience in a similar position.* Experience managing direct materials procurement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of MRP processes, inventory control, and supplier management.* Experience supporting import operations and customs-related activities.* Advanced skills in Excel and SAP/ERP systems.* English proficiency (written and verbal).* Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.* Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Competitive Salary.* Life & Medical insurance.* Christmas Bonus.* Food Coupons.* Saving Fund. GM13