Buyer Direct

899 Flextronics Plastics Sa De Cv; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life and medical insurance

Christmas bonus

Food vouchers

Savings fund

Job summary

899 Flextronics Plastics Sa De Cv is seeking a Buyer Direct to coordinate procurement of direct materials and to support production needs in the Flex North facility. You will manage supplier relationships, track shipments, and optimize inventory while ensuring timely availability of components at agreed costs.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel/Office skills, and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree completed and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of procurement experience and ERP proficiency.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of direct materials, components, and equipment.
• Manage supplier relationships and track shipments and inventory.
• Prepare detailed procurement reports and review POs.
• Expedite deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and manage costs.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct reviews.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders and warehouses as needed.
• Prepare and maintain procurement records and compliance.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Data management

Advanced English

Report writing

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Kinaxis

Education

Completed degree

Tools

Kinaxis

Job description

Description

Summary:
The Buyer Direct will be based in Flex North, reporting to Materials Manager
Responsible for coordinating the procurement of direct materials, components, and equipment to support production needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships.
• Customer contact.
• Handling critical parts.
• Creation of detailed reports (shipments).
• Follow up of critical components with Suppliers and customers
• Place orders for raw materials and components based on production requirements.
• Receive and manage order confirmations.
• Review and adjust purchase orders according to production changes (Shortage List / Open PO List).
• Track shipments and expedite when required.
• Monitor inventory weekly to avoid overstock.
• Reduce obsolescence through regular review of obsolete reports.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses; arrange transportation when needed.
• Handle supplier claims, debit/credit issues.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and records.
• Monitor critical material inventory and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely availability of components at agreed cost.
• Review requisitions and MRP outputs.
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Manage orders (create, reschedule, cancel) per MRP demand.
• Maintain procurement data: costs, deliveries, and inventory.
• Ensure supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery); escalatest when needed.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Analyze inventory levels and material flow through production.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Track procurement metrics and reports.

Experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Completed degree.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management.
• Advanced English.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical and business information.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to handle multiple variables in structured environments.
• Nice to have Kinaxis.

What you will receive for the excellent work you deliver:

• Competitive salary
• Life and medical insurance
• Christmas bonus
• Food vouchersSavings fund

JM54

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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