Materials Director

Through the collective strength of 170,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex, a Fortune global 500 company, is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We welcome people of all backgrounds. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinaryJob SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Materials located in Guadalajara, North Campus. Reporting to the General Manager, working closely with the management teams within the Materials segment, in charge of directing and guiding the implementation of strategies and tactical execution for efficient and cost-effective materials flow to deliver the maximum advantage to the business (segment) and customers.What a typical day looks like:- Guide and direct sourcing teams in identifying, communicating and implementing sourcing strategies and supply chain management best practice.- Plan and implement activities related to the timely and cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.- Work closely with sub-ordinates to ensure global strategies and policies are effectively developed, communicated and implemented driving best practices.- Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, material control systems and metrics to reduce costs, streamline procedures and implement solutions.- Establish successful relationships with suppliers on a country, regional or global basis to ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.- Work with the Global Commodity management and strategic supply chain management teams on sourcing strategies including supplier selection, risk research and capacity management.- Coordinate with Finance on matters involving inventory carrying costs and review and plan requirements for acceptable inventory.- Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.- Regularly interact with executives and major clients which may result in influencing and/or persuading customer negotiations.- Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.The experience we’re looking to add to our team:- BA/BS/MBA or equivalent work experience.- Fluent English oral and written.- Previous experience in materials area (at director level).- Experience in the Electronics Manufacturing (PCBA knowledge).- Previous experience using Baan.- Lean Supply Chain training desired.- Advanced EnglishWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:- Competitive Salary.- Life & Medical insurance.- Christmas Bonus.- Food Coupons.- Saving Fund.FG40Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain**Required Skills**:Optional Skills:At Flex, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and know there is much more to a great employee than just a list of requirements - if you are excited about a role (but don’t meet every bullet-point), we encourage you to apply. You might be just who we are looking for Our inclusive environment welcomes individuals of any 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 recruitment process..