Buyer Direct

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Job Summary

Job Description
Summary:
The Buyer Direct will be based in Flex North, reporting to Materials Manager
Responsible for coordinating the procurement of direct materials, components, and equipment to support production needs.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships.
• Customer contact.
• Handling critical parts.
• Creation of detailed reports (shipments).
• Follow up of critical components with Suppliers and customers
• Place orders for raw materials and components based on production requirements.
• Receive and manage order confirmations.
• Review and adjust purchase orders according to production changes (Shortage List / Open PO List).
• Track shipments and expedite when required.
• Monitor inventory weekly to avoid overstock.
• Reduce obsolescence through regular review of obsolete reports.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses; arrange transportation when needed.
• Handle supplier claims, debit/credit issues.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and records.
• Monitor critical material inventory and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely availability of components at agreed cost.
• Review requisitions and MRP outputs.
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Manage orders (create, reschedule, cancel) per MRP demand.
• Maintain procurement data: costs, deliveries, and inventory.
• Ensure supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery); escalate when needed.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Analyze inventory levels and material flow through production.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Track procurement metrics and reports.

Experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Completed degree.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management.
• Advanced English.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical and business information.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to handle multiple variables in structured environments.
• Nice to have Kinaxis.

What you will receive for the excellent work you deliver:

• Competitive salary
• Life and medical insurance
• Christmas bonus
• Food vouchers
• Savings fund

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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