Buyer Direct

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## Job Summary



Summary:

The “ Buyer Direct ” will be based in Flex North , reporting to Purchasing Manager Direct This role is responsible for procuring direct materials, components, and equipment to support production requirements while ensuring material availability, inventory optimization, and supplier performance.

What a typical day looks like:

- Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and ensure alignment on delivery, quality, and pricing expectations.

- Place, reschedule, and cancel purchase orders based on production requirements, requisitions, and MRP output.

- Review and manage order confirmations, purchase orders, and production plan changes.

- Track material shipments and expedite deliveries when necessary to avoid shortages.

- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages, excess inventory, and material obsolescence.

- Review critical material inventory and resolve inventory discrepancies with warehouse teams.

- Coordinate with freight forwarders, warehouses, and logistics providers to support material flow.

- Manage supplier claims, debit/credit issues, invoice approvals and RTV process.

- Maintain procurement records, reports, metrics, and purchasing documentation.

- Obtain and evaluate supplier information including pricing, availability, and lead times.

- Monitor material movement throughout the production cycle and support continuity of supply.

- Conduct supplier performance reviews and escalate issues when required.

- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, data privacy requirements, and business procedures.

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

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and inventory management processes.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Strong understanding of purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics processes.

- Ability to analyze data, resolve issues, and make sound business decisions.

- English Advanced.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

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

- Competitive Salary.
- Life & Medical insurance.
- Christmas Bonus.
- Food Coupons.
- Saving Fund.

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## Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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