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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Buyer located in Columbia SC.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager the Buyer will be responsible to coordinate activities involved with procuring direct materials components and equipment.
What a typical day looks like:
- Manage supplier relationships negotiate pricing delivery and quality expectations and conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
- Plan place reschedule and cancel purchase orders based on production requirements MRP output shortage lists and open PO reviews.
- Monitor inventory levels and material flow through the production cycle to ensure continuity of supply while preventing overstock and obsolescence.
- Track shipments and logistics coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses resolve discrepancies and handle claims credits and debits.
- Maintain accurate procurement records reports and metrics; approve invoices ensure data privacy compliance and support audits and documentation needs.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- Bachelors Degree in Business Engineering Supply Chain or related field.
- 3 - 5 years of related experience preferably in the Power Distribution Industry.
- Working usage of Word Excel and Power Point English language knowledge data entry ten-key spreadsheet (PC) ERP software.
- Ability to interpret and communicate business technical and regulatory information through clear written and verbal communication.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills to perform mathematical analysis and solve problems involving multiple variables.
- Ability to follow written verbal and visual instructions using sound judgment and effectively present information to groups.
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What youll 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
Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Is Sponsorship Available
No
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. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well 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).