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Job Posting Start Date 07-08-2025 Job Posting End Date 10-08-2025Flex 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
The Mechanical Localization Sourcing Manager serves as primary role for segment related new supplier sourcing activities with the aim of having right appropriate suppliers for newly required capabilities and in case of capacity increase required for the from Flex segment teams The LSM invites schedules and attends meetings with segments to have full knowledge and engagement on future demands and needs from our customer market and sets appropriate forward sourcing action.
· New Business Development Support – Supports the business development activities of the customers. Such activities may include preparing and presenting to segment leaders, SSCMs or customers as to Flex supply chain management on supply base expansion progress and localization.
· Mechanical Supply Chain Strategy – Work closely with Mechanical GCMs to Develop the sourcing and supply chain strategy for all Segment customer programs and ensure agreement within the Flex organization of such strategy as well as agreement with the Segment customers. Such activities will include the participation in the selection of the Flex manufacturing site to support the customer (done in conjunction with the Segment SSCM), the selection of suppliers (incl. Vertical Integration) to support Flex production and the logistics network related to incoming material.
· Mechanical Sourcing – Lead the timely execution of sourcing and supply chain strategy for Segment customer programs following the Flex Supplier Selection & Part & Process Approval Process. Such activities will include supplier pre-selection, supplier technical discussions incl. capacity reservations, supplier T&Cs verification vs. quote, final supplier selection and transition of activity to the Flex manufacturing site at procurement ordering release.
· Customer Satisfaction Support – Provide support to Flex SSCMs and account management teams regarding customer issues and questions on materials and mechanical supply chain management. Such support may include responding to customer technical questions, inquiries on schedule or costing questions initiated by Flex SSCM team
· Site Localization Team Support – Supports site Localization Teams to ensure proper opportunity implementation as well as collaborate to identify potential opportunities to increase Material Margin, increase BOM Control and PSL Penetration.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (OBJECTIVES):
· Commodity/Customer/Segment Materials Margin – Objective is to attain annual retained margin goals.
· Commodity/Customer/Segment supply chain BOM control – Objective is to attain annual supply chain BOM control goals.
· New Business Quotation win rates – Objective is to attain annual win rates to support Flex Segment growth targets.
· Customer Satisfaction – Objective is to maintain, at all-time acceptable levels of customer satisfaction for assigned internal and external customers as measured by Flex's customer survey tool.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor's degree in business management, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline; MBA preferred.
· Exceptional program management skills having managed multiple, complex programs simultaneously with respect to order schedule adherence, cost and inventory.
· A minimum of 7+ years of experience in one or more disciplines of supply chain management and operations related to plastic assemblies or commodities. Such disciplines to include commodity management, sourcing, initial purchasing, materials management, manufacturing, assembly & test, logistics or other related area.
· Demonstrated understanding of effective supply chain management in a manufacturing environment (preferably in mechanical manufacturing).
· Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management. This experience must include experience in interacting with external suppliers on a direct “person to person” basis.
· Demonstrated experience in non-confrontational issue resolution with customers (both internal and external).
· Demonstrated leadership skills.
· Demonstrated negotiation skills in Commercial Terms and Conditions such as Payment Terms, Supplier Managed Inventory, Non-Recurring Expenses (Tooling), Pricing Reviews, etc.
· Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and able to effectively achieve results in a largely autonomous work environment.
· Ability to influence and successfully lead in a fast-paced, matrix-reporting, multi-cultural environment.
· Candidate must be fluent and proficient in writing, speaking and understanding English.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoRequired Skills: Commodities Knowledge, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain Management (SCM)Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Apply on company website
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