Chinese Subject Matter Expert - GBS Procurement

<p></p><p><b>Job Summary </b> </p> <p></p> <p>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add <b>Chinese Subject Matter Expert - GBS Procurement </b> position will be based in <b>Chennai </b>. </p><p><b>What a typical day looks like: </b> </p><li>Maintaining relations with the suppliers. </li><li>Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production. </li><li>Receiving and handling the confirmations. </li><li>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. </li><li>Tracking shipments, urging them if needed. </li><li>Regular, weekly check of the stocks, avoiding overstock. </li><li>Minimizing the risk of obsolescence with the help of the weekly check of the obsolete report. </li><li>Correspondence with the freight forwarders, warehouses, and in case organizing the transportation. </li><li>Dealing with claims, settling debit and credit issues. </li><li>Filing and recording all necessary documents. </li><li>Checking the inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) according to the Shortage List. </li><li>Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there is any inventory discrepancies. </li><li>Handling purchasing data privacy. </li><li>Assuring all active components according to production needs, in time, for the accord price in the request. </li><li>Reviews requisitions and MRP output. </li><li>Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. </li><li>Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output. </li><li>Maintains procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery and inventories. </li><li>Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate. </li><li>Approves invoices for payment. </li><li>Investigation inventory levels. </li><li>Monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. </li><li>Conducts quarterly supplier reviews. </li><li>Maintains procurement records, reports and metrics.<br />  </li><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team: </b> </p><li>Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of procurement experience. </li><li><b>Mandatory : Chinese language expert (Read, write and speak mandarin) </b> </li><li>Use of the following tools may be required: Working usage of Word, Excel and Power Point, English language knowledge, data entry, ten-key, spreadsheet (PC), ERP software. </li><li>Ability to read, research and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. </li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures. </li><li>Ability to effectively present information and acknowledges to questions from groups. </li><li>Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. </li><li>Ability to apply common sense comprehension to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. </li><p><b>What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: </b><br /><br />• Health Insurance<br />• Paid Time Off </p><p>SK02 </p><p></p><p><b>Job Category </b> </p> <p></p>Global Procurement &amp; Supply Chain<p>Required Skills: </p><p>Optional Skills: </p>Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.<p>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). </p>