Buyer Direct

Buyer Direct To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Buyer Direct located in Coopersville MI. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer Direct will be responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring direct materials, components, and equipment. Here is a glimpse of what you'll do: Maintaining relations with the suppliers. Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production. Own Inventory Control Operations including Cycle count Receiving and handling the confirmations. 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. Tracking shipments, expediting them if needed. Tracks materials actions when required Dealing with claims, settling payment issues. Filing and recording all necessary documents, maintaining data integrity and privacy. Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there are any inventory discrepancies. Assuring all active components are procured according to production needs, in time, for the correct price. Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Orders, reschedules, and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output. Manages supplier to price, delivery, and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate. Approves/reviews invoices for payment. Travel at least 5% Here is some of what you'll need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 2-3 years of Procurement Buyer experience Experience in Automotive Industry Experience in 24/7 Manufacturing Automotive Effectively present information and acknowledge questions from groups. Problem solving experience with multiple variables. Experience: Working usage of Word, Excel spreadsheet Manufacturing experience required Ensures compliance with standards What you'll 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. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email 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).

Created: 2026-03-05