Assistant Manager- Purchasing 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. 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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Assistant Manager- Purchase direct, located in Chennai , reporting to Manager

What a typical day looks like:

Handle a team of 30+ Buyers Work on shortage management with buyers, provide assistance in resolving Accounts Payable, warehouse and RTV challenges, follow-up to ensure PO’s are placed on time, there are no past due orders, work on POAN 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 and circulation of reports / dashboards 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 Train new and existing team members on an ongoing basis on relevant tools or topics 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 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 Be Back-up to Manager Ensure detailed process documentation in place for training new employees coming onboard Schedule regular calls with Suppliers and drive supplier performance improvement Daily KPI, huddle and dashboard review Review on Parts Count, HC, Dashboard, Metrics, 4UP-Update Host Weekly/Bi monthly Calls with sites stake holders Address issues with suppliers by leading the discussion and involve other team for support where needed Talent review – review buyers performance, plan for their career path and identify appropriate training to improve buyers’ skills/knowledge where needed

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

  
  

• Use of the following tools may be required: Working usage of Word, Excel and Power Point, English language knowledge, data entry, ten-key, spreadsheet (PC), ERP software.

  
  

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

  
  

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

  
  

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

  
  

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

  
  

• Ability to apply common sense comprehension to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

  
  

Shift- 11 Am to 8 PM

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance

  
  

• Paid Time Off

  
  

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