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Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement

6 days ago• Chennai, India

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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 Assistant Manager - Indirect Procurement in Chennai, India.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Handle a team of 8+ Buyers.
  • Work on Purchase Order management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and Return To Vendor challenges, follow-up to ensure POs are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on action items.
  • Ensure there are no Production line down situations
  • Ensure adherence to targets set for all Process Metrics Perform Quarterly / Annual performance appraisals for the team members.
  • Ensure timely generation, reporting and expertise in dashboards reviews.
  • Coach and Mentor the team and guide them towards effective discharge of functions.
  • Handle escalations if any, and escalate matters requiring the senior management's attention on a timely basis and follow the escalation matrix.
  • Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools and process.
  • Perform root cause analysis to expedite the resolution of service issues.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement operational efficiencies to drive continuous improvement in the execution of Indirect Procurement processes
  • Prepare Customized reports for analyzing and incorporating improvements in processes Drive
  • Process improvements and have succession plan in place for all critical resources

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Be Back-up to Operational Regional Leaders
  • Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard
  • Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement
  • Ensure ZERO non-compliance during Statutory audits and Drive voice of partner and voice of employee improvement themes in alignment with Customer and Employees feedback with appropriate action plans.
  • Align and Drive productivity targets for the Team
  • Coordinate with GBS Management for Internal Site Leadership and ELT visits.
  • Give presentations to the Top Management w.r.t the Business and drive QBR reviews with Sites Drive Standardization of reports and processes across Teams Consolidated, Automate and Eliminate reports and processes.
  • Ensure participation in BCP drill and work on continues improvement of BCP plan Drive employee engagement and communication programs (quarterly one to one meetings with each employees, skip level meetings, etc.)
  • Inculcate Lean Culture across the teams. Facilitate, mentor projects and drive for Lean Green Belt Certification and Lean Journey at Flex.
    • The experience we're looking to add to our team:
    • Graduate in Science, MBA preferred,
    • Experience 7-10 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain
    • Any Global Supply Chain certification
    • Preference from a manufacturing or EMS background
    • Lean Green Belt or 6 Sigma certified preferred
    • Hands-on knowledge on ERP like Baan, SAP
    • Platforms like Ivalua (aQuire) is added advantage
    Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide
    • Health Insurance
    • PTO
    #RA01

    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 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).

    Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
    Job ID: Flex-WD219927
    Employment Type: FULL_TIME
    Posted: 2026-05-04T20:03:43

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • FSA
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • On-Site Gym

    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Adoption Leave

    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities

    • Office Life and Perks

      • Casual Dress
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
      • Company Outings

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence

    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling

    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Learning and Development Stipend
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Internship Program
      • Work Visa Sponsorship
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Lunch and Learns

    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Woman founded/led
      • Unconscious Bias Training