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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); elevate 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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