Sourcing Specialist

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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 / anSourcing Specialistlocated inGuadalajara, North site.Reporting to theSupply Chain Manager, in this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of regional strategies and sourcing activities to provide Flex segments and business groups with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance.

TheSourcing Specialistwill communicate and implement strategies, contracts, and pricing to the Americas region with an overall focus on maintaining good supplier relationships and costs to a minimum to achieve maximum advantage for the company and its customers.What a typical day looks like : Establish and manage long term strategic relationships with core suppliers, drive engagement with Flex sites and business units.Guide the commercial selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet Automation Integrations and Components costs and performance goals.Design and deploy programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization.Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, communicating regularly with other departments to ensure smooth operations as well to ensure timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply / demand challenges.

Develop, implement, and communicate strategical and tactical commodity plans internally and to Flex customers as appropriate.Provide access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate.Participate in the review of supplier contracts, outlining requirements and considerations.Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to optimize supply chain operations, adhering to our compliance standards.Recognize the manufacturing process, technologies, techniques, and the productHigh level participation in daily procurement activities and effective problem solving on daily issuesBe able to track, document, and communicate SOW changes to Supplier and Stakeholders on a fast-paced environmentDrive cost reduction / improvement negotiations considering a Total Cost of Ownership approach.The experience we're looking to add to our team : BA / BS or equivalent work experienceEngineering with Commercial background experience required.Strong Knowledge in manufacturing / Processes preferrable for the electronics industryManufacturing and Customer-facing experience including managementStrategic Supplier DevelopmentContract Negotiation experienceAdvanced EnglishWhat you'll receive for the great work you provide : Competitive SalaryLife & Medical insuranceChristmas BonusFood CouponsSaving Fund.Life InsuranceCP68SiteFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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