Procurement Specialist

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 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 team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Procurement Specialist located in Des Moines, Iowa .

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for procuring goods and services designed to meet the company's operational needs while providing the highest possible value. They will obtain requirements by verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders and authorize payments.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinate the purchase of materials, supplies and products.
• Manage and maintain an inventory of supplies and EP2 stock materials.
• Track orders and ensure purchase orders are acknowledged and have a vendor ship date while tracking outstanding material.
• Work with Receiving Department on purchase order discrepancies, missing or wrong information and damaged material.
• Coordinate material returns/non-conforming material.
• Work with a free stock team member to manage incoming and outgoing free stock material.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors while sourcing new vendors.
  
  

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor Degree in Business or Accounting / Experience in Supply Management.
• Ability to maintain vendor relationships.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
  
  

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).