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Supply Chain Analyst

Flex · Buffalo Grove, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found a cost reduction in materials. How did you find it?

What they are checking: Whether they can show real savings, since the role manages component cost and price.

Tell me about a time you had to coordinate between a customer, a supplier and your own team.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage several parties with different goals without losing the thread.

What would you do

A customer wants to use their own supplier instead of a Flex preferred supplier. How would you approach that conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can influence customers with data on value, not just pressure.

How would you present the value Flex's materials team adds to a customer?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate supply chain value clearly to outside audiences.

A component's price jumps 20 percent mid-program. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly on cost issues and know who to involve.

About the work

How would you build a sourcing and pricing strategy for a materials quotation?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how component cost and supplier choice drive the quote, which is listed first.

How do you track materials financial performance, and what would make you start corrective action?

What they are checking: Whether they monitor variances closely and act before small issues grow.

What does a supply assurance plan look like for a critical component?

What they are checking: Whether they think about risk like single sources, lead times and buffer stock.

What tools do you use for data analysis, and how strong are you in Excel?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the reports and trend research the role supports.

What does cost of ownership mean to you beyond unit price?

What they are checking: Whether they think about total cost, including freight, quality and inventory, not just piece price.

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The full job description

As published by Flex.

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. Job Summary General Purpose: In charge of customer interface on strategic materials for key assigned accounts. Hold up material manager or director to develop, implement GPSC reports, data research trends to facilitate resolutions making. Principal Accountabilities : • Drives sourcing/pricing strategies in materials quotations. • Presents materials value-add to customers or suppliers, and influence customers to use Flex preferred suppliers. • Interfaces with customers or suppliers in new project start-up, for cost of ownership issues. • Develops and guides implementation of flexibility and supply assurance plans. • Manage component cost/price on a local, regional and global basis. • Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required. • Defines and implements pricing and costing strategies. • Coordinate sourcing strategies with Supply Management and Customers. • Develop and implement cost take down strategies. • Increase Vendor Managed Inventory, Reduced Guide-Time and Electronic Data Interface penetration. Supply Management: • Manage regional supplier contract negotiations, which include Memorandums of Comprehension, Non-disclosure and regional pricing agreements. • Develop and maintain supplier relationships. • Measure and report Purchase Price Variance and initiate action plans. • Monitor and manage supplier times. • Mitigates shortages, excess on order and excess on hand. • Participate in and help global and regional commodity teams. • Contribute information/data on top spend suppliers for quarterly scorecards. Customer Supply Chain Management: • Manages material cost reviews. • Drive initiatives to improve gross material margin. • Identify, implement and drive actions for Retained Purchase Price Variance (RPPV) optimization. • Drive reconciliation process with customer (PPV, Premium charges, carrying costs, freight charges, excess and obsolete inventory, Non-cancelable, Non-Returnable (NCNR), etc.) • Identify opportunities to increase turnkey business and develop materials management plans. • Coordinate quarterly/monthly PPV hardcall process. The experience we’re looking to add to our team, • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. • 5+ years of procurement related experience. • 3 years’ experience in finance, materials sourcing, commodity management or supply chain design/management. • Ability to use Excel at Intermediate level. • Great attitude, adaptable, motivated • Ability to act both as a Team player or independently, and across multiple activities. • Strong numerical and analytical skills. Preferred: • Experience with resins, injection molding, PCB & SMT knowledge. • Experience using ERP systems. MF15 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 
 Application Deadline: Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume. Job Posting Start Date 09-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-09-2026

 The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity. $72,300.00 USD - $99,400.00 USD Annual 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 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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