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Job Summary
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we're calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q******. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Commodity Manager Mechanical located in Guadalajara, North Campus. Reporting to the Global Commodity Management Sr Director, The Commodity Manager, Packaging, is responsible for developing and executing packaging sourcing strategies across the Americas. The role manages regional supplier relationships and delivers competitive cost, supply assurance, working-capital improvement, supplier performance, and sourcing support for new and existing business. Working across Commodity Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams, this position will develop packaging solutions that balance product protection, cost, logistics efficiency, sustainability, and customer requirements.
What a typical day looks like:
Develop and implement Americas sourcing strategies aligned with global packaging commodity direction.




Identify, qualify, develop, and manage suppliers across Mexico and the broader Americas region.
Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, productivity, rebates, payment terms, tooling, inventory, capacity, and contractual conditions.
Drive cost reduction through competitive sourcing, cost analysis, specification optimization, standardization, localization, and supplier consolidation.
Support customer quotations, new-product introductions, supplier selections, and manufacturing ramps.
Partner with Engineering and Operations on packaging design, material selection, value engineering, and operational improvement.
Monitor market conditions, material cost drivers, supplier capacity, and supply risks, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Lead resolution of significant commercial, quality, capacity, and supply issues.
Improve supplier performance and maintain a competitive, capable, and resilient regional supply base.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience
Relevant experience in packaging sourcing, commodity management, packaging engineering, manufacturing, or supplier management
Strong knowledge of packaging materials and processes, including corrugated, protective packaging, foam,



molded materials, labels, pallets, crates, or returnable packaging.
Understanding of packaging cost drivers, conversion processes, tooling, freight, lead times, and total landed cost.
Proven supplier negotiation, cost-reduction, sourcing, and risk-management experience.
Strong commercial judgment, analytical capability, cross-functional influence, and execution discipline.
Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
Experience in electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing, or another complex manufacturing environment is preferred.
Willingness to travel within the Americas.
Skills
Packaging commodity expertise
Strategic sourcing and supplier development
Commercial negotiation and cost analysis
Value engineering and specification optimization
Supply assurance and risk management
Cross-functional collaboration
Market intelligence
Ownership and results-oriented execution
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
Competitive Salary
Life & Medical insurance
Christmas Bonus
Food Coupons
Saving Fund
HS115 Job Category General Procurement & Supply Chain
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.
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