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Materials Manager

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Flex

Materials Manager

Boxborough, MA

Job Posting Start Date 05-07-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-02-2025

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

We are seeking a Materials Manager who will be In charge of overseeing activities related to the procurement of Direct materials, parts, components and
equipment. Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in procurement consistent with delivery requirements and quality specifications.

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What a typical day looks like:
  • Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
  • Establishes goals for purchasing department.
  • Follow-up policies and procedures for the operation of procurement activities.
  • Manage and guide a team of buyers and expeditors to meet procurement and supplier management goals
  • Interface with procurement groups in updating and maintaining company procurement strategies
  • Implement processes with suppliers to improve on time delivery and Purchase Price Variance
  • Helping implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory models
  • Supervise the team in the management of the supply chain to achieve continuous timely supply of parts and services
  • Approves purchase orders and change notices through subordinates.
  • Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
The experience we are looking to add to our team:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and extensive knowledge of purchasing policies and practices.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Demonstrates expert functional, technical and people and/or process
    management skills as well as supplier (external and internal) relationship skills.
  • Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; understands the strategic impact of the function across sites.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Massachusetts)

$95,900.00 USD - $131,800.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

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): Littleton, MA, USA
Job ID: Flex-WD200179
Employment Type: Full Time

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