Strategic Direct Materials Buyer - Manufacturing

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

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.