.Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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 To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Commodity Manager Indirect – Automation located in Guadalajara, North Campus. Reporting to the Global Commodity Management Director, in this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and management of regional strategies and sourcing activities to provide Flex segments and business groups with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. Working closely with the Global Automation team / Local Management, the Commodity Manager Indirect – Automation will communicate and implement strategies, contracts, and pricing to the Americas region with an overall focus on maintaining good supplier relationships and costs to a minimum to achieve maximum advantage for the company and its customers. What a typical day looks like: Provide solid knowledge of supply contract language and Statement Of Works Lead global contract negotiation with automation suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, monitor existing/new frame agreements for revealing commercial opportunities, Partner with main stakeholder and Legal to ensure applicable services are covered contractually. Actively support internal executive stakeholders to meet business needs, drive engagement with Flex sites and business units Establish and manage long term strategic relationships with core suppliers, Conducts regular Supplier Business Reviews to establishes improvement expectations and follow up on progress. Guide the commercial selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet Automation standard equipment costs and performance goals. Design and deploy programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization. Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to the procurement of automation goods and services Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, communicating regularly with other departments to ensure smooth operations as well to ensure timely manufacturing ramp on new programs