Specialist - Gbs Master Data Management

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 Master Data Management position will be based in Chennai What a typical day looks like Drives sourcing pricing strategies in materials quotations Presents materials value-add to customers or suppliers and influence customer to use Flex preferred suppliers Interfaces with customer or supplier in new project start-up for cost of ownership issues Develops and guides implementation of flexibility and supply assurance plans Manages component cost price on a local regional and global basis Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required Defines and implements pricing and costing strategies Coordinate sourcing strategies with Supply Management and Customers Develop and implement cost take down strategies Increase Vendor Managed Inventory Reduced Guide-Time and Electronic Data Interface penetration Specialized Job controls may be required for certain positions These could include on or more of the following duties Supply Management Manage regional supplier contract negotiations which includes Memorandums of Comprehension Non-disclosure and regional pricing agreements Develop and maintain supplier relationships Measure and report Purchase Price Variance and initiate action plans Monitor and manage supplier times Mitigates shortages excess on order and excess on hand Participate on and help global and regional commodity teams Contribute information data on top spend suppliers for quarterly scorecards Customer Supply Chain Management Manages material cost reviews Drive initiatives to improve gross material margin Identify implement and drive actions for Retained Purchase Price Variance RPPV optimization Drive reconciliation process with customer PPV Premium charges carrying costs freight charges excess and obsolete inventory Non-cancelable Non-Returnable NCNR etc Identify opportunities to increase turnkey business and develop materials management plan Coordinate quarterly monthly PPV hard call process The experience we re looking to add to our team Typically requires a Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance materials sourcing commodity management or supply chain design management or other related area Must have an understanding of cost accounting electronic component markets price trends and technologies A background in electronics manufacturing and a thorough understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturing OEM product development process To perform the major job responsibilities the use of the following tools may be required Office Skills telephones data entry office software to include word processing spreadsheets presentation packages and database systems What you ll receive for the great work you provide Health Insurance Paid Time Off SK02 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