Buyer Direct

Flex•Austin, TX

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Buyer Direct in Austin, Texas, to coordinate procurement activities for direct materials, components, and equipment. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager Direct and supports production by ensuring required materials are available on time and at the requested price. The Buyer Direct manages supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory, shipments, claims, and procurement records, while coordinating with internal teams, freight forwarders, and warehouses. The position also reviews requisitions and MRP output, monitors material movement through the production cycle, manages supplier expectations for price, delivery, and quality, and maintains procurement reports and metrics. Relocation is not eligible, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Typically, at least 2 to 4 years of procurement, purchasing, materials management, or supply chain experience.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, planning, and inventory management.
Ability to analyze procurement data, inventory trends, supplier performance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills, with the ability to work across multiple functions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of supply chain best practices, inventory optimization, and procurement processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing, high-volume manufacturing, or a similar production environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain relationships with suppliers.
Place orders for raw materials and purchased parts according to production requirements.
Receive and handle order confirmations.
Review purchase orders and revise them as production plans change, using shortage and open purchase order lists.
Track shipments and expedite them when needed.
Check stock levels weekly to avoid overstock.
Review obsolete-material reports weekly and minimize obsolescence risk.
Coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses, and organize transportation when needed.
Handle claims and resolve debit and credit issues.
File and maintain necessary documents and procurement records.
Check inventory of critical materials against the shortage list, including in person when needed.
Coordinate with warehouse personnel to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Handle purchasing data privacy.
Ensure active components are available in time to meet production needs and at the price requested.
Review requisitions and MRP output.
Obtain product pricing, availability, and delivery information from vendors.
Order, reschedule, and cancel materials based on requisitions and MRP output.
Maintain records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, and inventories.
Manage supplier expectations for price, delivery, and quality, escalating issues when appropriate.
Approve invoices for payment.
Investigate inventory levels.
Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle.
Conduct quarterly supplier reviews.
Maintain procurement reports and metrics.