At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.
To support our exceptional teams who develop outstanding products and contribute to our growth, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer Indirect (m/f/d) in Hägglingen, Aargau.
In the role of Strategic Buyer Indirect (m/f/d), you will report to the Head of Purchasing & Logistics and complete our purchasing team.
Strategic Buyer Indirect 100% (a)
What a typical day looks like:
* Independent procurement of operating resources, services, and indirect materials
* Close collaboration with technical departments
* Full handling of the procurement process from inquiry, negotiation, and ordering through to delivery
* Participation in budgeting and forecasting
* Coordination and collaboration with Flex Global Procurement colleagues
* Support in internal projects to improve processes and communication
* Participation in CAPEX requests and preparation
* Execution of tenders and their preparation and follow-up
* Conducting negotiations and concluding contracts
* Project work (e.g., investments in equipment) in collaboration with specialized colleagues
* Acting as backup for the procurement of raw materials and purchased parts
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
* Completed vocational training with experience in industrial purchasing and an entrepreneurial mindset
* Knowledge of Lean Management (Kaizen, VMI, Kanban) and experience in an international corporate environment is an advantage
* Experience with modern ERP systems (Infor LN and procurement tool Ivalua (aQuire) are a plus)
* Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
* Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
* Strong communication and negotiation skills, especially in cross-site/international collaboration
What you will receive for your good work:
* Professional and modern working environment;
* Interdisciplinary collaboration with local and global partners;
* Access to personal and professional development.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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