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Senior Buyer / Planner
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Senior Buyer / Planner
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Flex This range is provided by Flex. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a
Senior Buyer/Planner
located in
Littleton, MA . Reporting to the
Operations VP , the Senior Buyer/Planner’s role involves coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment for the site. What a typical day looks like:
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, regularly review supplier performance, and manage expectations for price, delivery, and quality. Escalate issues when necessary. Place, modify, reschedule, and cancel orders for raw materials and purchased parts based on production requirements and MRP output. Obtain product information (pricing, availability, delivery schedules) and ensure timely supply of components at agreed prices. Conduct regular (weekly) stock checks to avoid overstock and minimize obsolescence risk. Investigate inventory levels, resolve discrepancies with warehouse personnel, and verify critical material inventory as needed. Track shipments, expedite deliveries when required, and coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses to organize transportation. Partner with Engineering team and stakeholders to confirm engineering change order requirements. File and record all necessary procurement documents, maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and metrics, and ensure purchasing data privacy. Approve invoices for payment, handle claims, and settle debit and credit issues. Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle, review requisitions and MRP output, and ensure all active components are available to meet production needs. The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Minimum 5 years of procurement experience Experience with NetSuite ERP New Product Introduction/Purchasing experience Creating Demand Plans and generating Net Purchasing requirements MS Office Suite Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation skills) Ability to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Employment type:
Full‑time Job function:
Supply Chain Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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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role at
Flex Join to apply for the
Senior Buyer / Planner
role at
Flex This range is provided by Flex. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a
Senior Buyer/Planner
located in
Littleton, MA . Reporting to the
Operations VP , the Senior Buyer/Planner’s role involves coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment for the site. What a typical day looks like:
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, regularly review supplier performance, and manage expectations for price, delivery, and quality. Escalate issues when necessary. Place, modify, reschedule, and cancel orders for raw materials and purchased parts based on production requirements and MRP output. Obtain product information (pricing, availability, delivery schedules) and ensure timely supply of components at agreed prices. Conduct regular (weekly) stock checks to avoid overstock and minimize obsolescence risk. Investigate inventory levels, resolve discrepancies with warehouse personnel, and verify critical material inventory as needed. Track shipments, expedite deliveries when required, and coordinate with freight forwarders and warehouses to organize transportation. Partner with Engineering team and stakeholders to confirm engineering change order requirements. File and record all necessary procurement documents, maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and metrics, and ensure purchasing data privacy. Approve invoices for payment, handle claims, and settle debit and credit issues. Monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle, review requisitions and MRP output, and ensure all active components are available to meet production needs. The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
Minimum 5 years of procurement experience Experience with NetSuite ERP New Product Introduction/Purchasing experience Creating Demand Plans and generating Net Purchasing requirements MS Office Suite Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation skills) Ability to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Employment type:
Full‑time Job function:
Supply Chain Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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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