Buyer Indirect

at  Flex

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Job Summary
The Buyer Indirect will be based in Timisoara reporting to the Indirect Purchasing & Contract Manager
This role will be coordinating activities involved with procuring indirect materials.

What a typical day looks like:

• You will use different forms of caring- e-auction, sealed, open care;
• Procurement of non-standard materials on aQuire basis;
• Ongoing and close participation with cross-functional teams, the global IP team and the Flex GBS team;
• Processing the requests received in the aQuire system within 48 hours, sending out the request for proposal;
• Compare the offers and select the best one - Cost and Quality;
• Interpreting contracts, dealing with the legal department representative and cross-functional areas, arranging signatures and ensuring mailing;
• Managing the recruitment of suppliers;
• Tracking goods from procurement to receipt;
• Overall management of global projects, knowledge of KPI’s and drive to meet them;
• Agile participation in English language conference calls, meetings, representing the IP team;
• Constant liaison with suppliers and peers;
• Knowledge of and compliance with the procurement processes defined in the integrated management system.

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

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree;
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of procurement experience;
• Use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills, comprehensive vision, strategic thinking, drive for continuous improvement, project level thinking, positive attitude, proactive, contributing attitude;
• A sense of control, good communication skills, precision, good team work, business mindset, defined personality, integrity;
• English language skills.

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

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a multi-field industry (Automotive, LifeStyle, Healthcare, Industrial, Communications);
• Customized career paths based on your aspirational goals.
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
• A merit-based pay and living-adjustments;
• Holiday bonus;
• Performance bonus;
• Loyalty bonus;
• Reward and recognition bonus;
• Referral bonus;
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;
• Travel opportunities;
• Support in your wellbeing by access to:
• Private medical/ pension insurance;
• Free workshops and seminars on well-being;
• Free access to therapy and consultations;
• Having fun at work;
• Community experiences and events for you and your children;
• Access to various discounts programs (shopping, food&drink, sport).

EB05
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
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