Sr Buyer Direct Job Listing at Flex in Guadalajara, Jal. (Job ID WD229211)

Description

Flex 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.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we're calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Sr Buyer Direct located in Guadalajara, North Campus.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct the Sr Buyer Direct is responsible for planning, procuring, and managing direct materials required to support manufacturing operations. Ensures material availability while optimizing inventory levels, supplier performance, delivery schedules, and total cost. Serves as the primary point of contact for suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders while supporting global operations with flexibility to accommodate multiple time zones and urgent material requirements. The role also provides leadership and guidance to junior procurement personnel, including buyers, trainees, or interns, while driving continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

What a typical day looks like:

• Procure direct materials, components, and assemblies required to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, quality performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Review MRP outputs and place, expedite, reschedule, or cancel purchase orders as required.
• Monitor material availability and mitigate shortages that could impact production.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and logistics activities with suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and transportation providers.
• Manage ocean freight suppliers and international shipment activities to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Lead supplier communications regarding pricing, delivery schedules, forecasts, and capacity constraints.
• Resolve supplier claims, invoice discrepancies, debit/credit issues, and accounts payable related matters.
• Support inventory control activities, monitor stock levels, and minimize excess and obsolete materials.
• Track critical materials throughout the production cycle and escalate risks when necessary.
• Prepare procurement reports, KPIs, and executive presentations utilizing advanced Excel and ERP systems.
• Participate in regular business reviews, supplier meetings, operational reviews, and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and Finance teams.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure procurement records and purchasing data are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, logistics, and supply chain operations.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to procurement support staff, including buyers, coordinators, or interns.
• Support co-production and global sourcing activities across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Respond to critical supply chain situations outside normal business hours when required.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• BA/BS or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Intermediate- advanced English (spoken and written).
• Experience within Electronics Manufacturing, Enclosures, Automotive, EMS, or related industries.
• Experience with ocean freight suppliers and global logistics operations.
• ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, BAAN, JDE, Plex, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Availability to support meetings with global teams.
• Leadership skills.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Competitive Salary.
• Life & Medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Food Coupons.
• Saving Fund.
• Life Insurance.

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).