Specialist - Procurement

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 Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth we re looking to add Specialist - GBS Procurement position will be based in Chennai What a typical day looks like Maintaining relations with the suppliers Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production Receiving and handling the confirmations Checking the purchase orders and modifying them according to the changes in the production plan with the help of the Shortage List and the Open Purchase Order List Tracking shipments urging them if needed Regular weekly check of the stocks avoiding overstock Minimizing the risk of obsolescence with the help of the weekly check of the obsolete report Correspondence with the freight forwarders warehouses and in case organizing the transportation Dealing with claims settling debit and credit issues Filing and recording all necessary documents Checking the inventory of critical materials personally if needed according to the Shortage List Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there is any inventory discrepancies Handling purchasing data privacy Assuring all active components according to production needs in time for the accord price in the request Reviews requisitions and MRP output Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price availability and delivery schedule Orders reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output Maintains procurement records such as items purchased costs delivery and inventories Manages supplier to price delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate Approves invoices for payment Investigation inventory levels Monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle Conducts quarterly supplier reviews Maintains procurement records reports and metrics The experience we re looking to add to our team Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of procurement experience Use of the following tools may be required Working usage of Word Excel and Power Point English language knowledge data entry ten-key spreadsheet PC ERP software Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry Ability to apply common sense comprehension to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations What you ll receive for the great work you provide Health Insurance Paid Time Off LP16 Job Category Global Procurement Supply Chain Required Skills Optional Skills Flex pays for all costs associated with the application interview or offer process a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs 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 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