Direct Materials Buyer — SAP & MRP Expert, Manufacturing

Flex; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life & medical insurance

Christmas bonus

Food coupons

Savings plan

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Buyer in Mexico to coordinate procurement activities for direct materials, manage supplier relationships, and ensure material availability for manufacturing operations. You will create POs, track deliveries, and support import activities to optimize inventory and costs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, experience in direct materials procurement, strong MRP/inventory skills, advanced Excel and SAP/ERP proficiency, and excellent negotiation and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, international business, or a related field.
• Experience in a similar role with direct materials procurement.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing procurement.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Experience with import operations and customs.
• Advanced Excel and SAP/ERP proficiency.
• English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and 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 with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams.
• Validate invoices and ensure alignment between POs, deliveries, and supplier billing.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess.
• Review shortage lists, open POs, and adjust procurement plans.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with warehouse.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Approve invoices for payment and support debit/credit resolution.
• Maintain procurement records, reports, metrics, and documentation.
• Ensure purchasing data confidentiality and compliance with policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure materials while optimizing inventory.

Skills

Excel

SAP/ERP

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

MRP knowledge

Education

Bachelors in supply chain

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Flex is seeking a Buyer in Mexico to coordinate procurement activities for direct materials, manage supplier relationships, and ensure material availability for manufacturing operations. You will create POs, track deliveries, and support import activities to optimize inventory and costs.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, experience in direct materials procurement, strong MRP/inventory skills, advanced Excel and SAP/ERP proficiency, and excellent negotiation and communication