Buyer Direct

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.

About the role

The Buyer Direct, located in Austin, TX, reports to the Purchasing Manager Direct. This role coordinates activities involved with procuring direct materials, components, and equipment to support production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Place orders for raw materials and purchased parts according to production requirements.
• Receive and handle order confirmations.
• Check purchase orders and modify them according to changes in the production plan using the Shortage List and Open Purchase Order List.
• Track shipments and urge carriers when needed.
• Conduct regular weekly stock checks to avoid overstock.
• Minimize risk of obsolescence through weekly review of the obsolete report.
• Correspond with freight forwarders and warehouses; organize transportation as needed.
• Handle claims and settle debit/credit issues.
• File and record all necessary documents.
• Check inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) according to the Shortage List.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Manage purchasing data privacy.
• Ensure all active components are available on time, at the agreed price, to meet production needs.
• Review requisitions and MRP output.
• Confere with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Order, reschedule, and cancel material based on requisitions and MRP output.
• Maintain procurement records including items purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of buyer and procurement experience.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Experience using SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Previous customer‑facing role preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication with suppliers, internal teams, and logistics partners.
• Attention to detail in order processing and inventory management.
• Capability to manage data privacy related to purchasing information.