Buyer Direct

Job Posting Start Date 03-20-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-20-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Summary</h2><p>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a <b>Buyer Direct </b>located in <b>Coopersville MI.</b></p><p>Reporting to the <b>Purchasing Manager, </b>the <b>Buyer Direct </b>will be responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment.</p><p><b>What your typical day will look like:</b></p><ul><li>Maintaining relations with the suppliers.</li><li>Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production.</li><li>Purchasing experience</li><li>Own Inventory Control Operations including Cycle count</li><li>Receiving and handling the confirmations.</li><li>Checking the purchase orders and modifying them according to the changes in the production plan with the help of the Shortage List and the Open Purchase Order List.</li><li>Tracking shipments, expediting them if needed.</li><li>Tracks materials actions when required</li><li>Dealing with claims, settling payment issues.</li><li>Filing and recording all necessary documents, maintaining data integrity and privacy.</li><li>Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there are any inventory discrepancies.</li><li>Assuring all active components are procured according to production needs, in time, for the correct price.</li><li>Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.</li><li>Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output.</li><li>Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.</li><li>Approves/reviews invoices for payment.</li></ul><p><b>Here is some of what you’ll need:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>4&#43; years of Procurement Buyer experience</li><li>Experience in Automotive Industry</li><li>Experience in 24/7 Manufacturing Automotive/ Solenoid</li><li>Effectively present information and acknowledge questions from groups.</li><li>Problem solving experience with multiple variables.</li><li>Experience: Working usage of Word, Excel spreadsheet</li><li>Manufacturing experience required</li><li>Ensures compliance with standards</li></ul><p>LI#</p><p>YV1</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you&#39;ll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Global Procurement &amp; Supply Chain<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Relocation: Not eligible<h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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).