Facilities Commodity Buyer | Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Austin, TX is seeking a Commodity Buyer – Facilities to manage procurement for facility operations, maintenance, repair, and services at Texas sites. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will lead sourcing from requisition through contracting and drive cost efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in indirect procurement, strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or similar.
• 2+ years of procurement experience.
• Advanced analytical, project management and negotiations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with minimal oversight.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in sourcing, negotiating and managing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve requisitions with stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing end-to-end including bid evaluation, supplier selection and contracting.
• Implement indirect procurement strategies to consolidate spend and improve cycle time.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting for facilities procurement.
• Utilize procurement tools for sourcing, requisitions, contracts, POs and supplier management.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiations

Contracts

Supplier management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/Engineering/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Flex in Austin, TX is seeking a Commodity Buyer – Facilities to manage procurement for facility operations, maintenance, repair, and services at Texas sites. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will lead sourcing from requisition through contracting and drive cost efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in indirect procurement, strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional