Commodity Manager Mechanical
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About the role
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. 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.
Job Summary
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 Director, in this role you will be Responsible for supporting the development, implementation and management of global strategies to provide Flex segments and business groups with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance (focus on Mechanical commodities). Working closely with the Supply Chain team / Local Management, the Commodity Manager will communicate and implement strategies, contracts and pricing to all regions 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 and core supplier relationships and will engage with Flex sites and business segments
Guide the selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity costs and performance goals
Organize and manage the commodity team with a focus on talent acquisition, retention and development and performance appraisal.
Implement programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization
Provide Quotation centers with support from core and strategic suppliers to obtain timely quotes
Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand trends. Develop, implement, and communicate tactical and strategic commodity plans internally and to Flex customers as appropriate
Collaborate with Customer Supply Chain Managers and Product Introduction centers to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs
Provide access to technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.
Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate.
Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience: 8+ years experience required
Manufacturing and Customer-facing experience including management
Strategic Supplier Development
Advanced Contract Negotiation experience
Advanced English
Advanced Program Management skills
Leadership
Manufacturing and Commercial background experience required.
Problem Solving and Detail-oriented
Ability to interface and communicate with different levels of the organization
Teamwork
Office (Advanced Excel & PPT)
Capable to engage and drive strategies with global teams.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
Competitive Salary.
Life & Medical insurance.
Christmas Bonus.
Food Coupons.
Saving Fund.
HS115
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
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