Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people\'s lives.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.Job SummaryJob summary:To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we\xe2\x80\x99re looking to add a Buyer Direct located in Bukit Minyak, PenangReporting to the Manager, the Buyer Direct will be in charge to coordinate activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment.What a typical day looks like:

• Reviews requisitions and MRP output.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase.
• Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery and inventories.
• Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
• Approves invoices for payment.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Analyzes inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
• May gather quotations, examine bids, negotiate contracts and make awards.
• May plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle.
• Interfaces with suppliers and customers to secure both delivery and the best market price.
• Makes tactical buying decisions. Executes corporate sourcing programs and purchasing high dollar parts.
• Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.
• Maintains procurement records, reports and metrics.
• Prepares and/or reviews bid requests and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.

The experience we\xe2\x80\x99re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of procurement experience.Preferably from manufacturing industry and semiconductor background.
• Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: telephones, word processing, data entry, ten key, spreadsheet (PC), ERP software.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

KK88#LI-KK1Job Category Global Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:Optional Skills:Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 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).

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