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Company: Flex
Location: Chennai, TN, India
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics

Description

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 Specialist – Mechanical Commodity in Chennai, India.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Lead Quarterly and Semi-Annual Negotiations for PCM-owned suppliers.
  • Execute Quarterly RFQs in alignment with GCM commodity strategy.
  • Analyze supplier quotes and provide data support for GCM-owned suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing for No Movement Parts to ensure cost competitiveness.
  • Mitigate Unfavorable Cost Reduction (UCR) impacts for assigned commodities.
  • Track and measure Cost Reduction (CR) on actual receipts for PCM-owned suppliers to meet assigned Target
  • Drive UCR Recovery Actions and maintain tracking mechanisms.
  • Improve Payment Terms for PCM and site-owned non-PSL suppliers.
  • Strategic Cost Modeling
  • Support Should Cost Modeling for specific categories like Bags and Labels.
  • Manage Vendor Approval for all new suppliers and update Vendor in alignment with sourcing policies

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

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Typically requires 4 years of experience in materials or related field.
  • A background in manufacturing is desired.

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

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

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Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

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).


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