Specialist - Indirect Procurement Job Listing at Flex in Chennai, TN (Job ID WD233470)

Description

Axiom builds the digital and electrical infrastructure powering the AI era. We design, build and deploy integrated power, thermal and compute solutions that help data centers, utilities and innovators scale faster, operate more efficiently and meet growing demand.

Built on decades of manufacturing expertise, global operations and a proven ability to deliver complex systems at scale, Axiom combines innovation with real-world execution. We're helping close the gap between what the future demands and what the world can deliver.

At Axiom, you'll take on meaningful challenges, be trusted with real responsibility, and work alongside people who value candor, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist located in Chennai location.

Supports sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management activities for Axiom corporate functions. The role serves as the primary procurement contact for assigned stakeholders and categories, managing requirements from intake through supplier selection, commercial negotiation, contract coordination, purchase order readiness and supplier performance follow-up.

Works closely with Corporate stakeholders, Finance, Legal, Accounts Payable, GBS teams, suppliers and the Axiom Indirect Procurement organization to ensure competitive sourcing, process compliance, cost efficiency, supply continuity and effective stakeholder support.

Reports to the Senior Manager, and the role involves,

What a typical day looks like:

• Manage sourcing activities for assigned corporate indirect categories and stakeholder requirements.
• Review business requirements and determine the appropriate sourcing approach, including competitive bidding, RFQ, RFP, benchmarking, contract renewal or sole-source justification.
• Develop sourcing packages, coordinate supplier communications, manage bid timelines and ensure complete and comparable supplier proposals.
• Analyze quotations based on pricing, commercial terms, service levels, quality, implementation requirements, risk and total cost of ownership.
• Lead commercial negotiations to improve pricing, payment terms, service levels, warranties, delivery commitments and other applicable conditions.
• Prepare bid comparisons, sourcing recommendations, award documentation and internal approval packages.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation and process improvement opportunities.
• Review procurement intake documentation and confirm that scope, specifications, budget, approvals and business requirements are sufficiently defined.
• Coordinate purchase requisition and purchase order readiness with stakeholders and transactional procurement teams.
• Track sourcing and procurement activities from request intake through supplier award, contracting, purchase order placement and implementation.
• Support resolution of purchase order, invoicing, receiving and payment issues with suppliers, stakeholders, Finance and Accounts Payable.
• Coordinate new agreements, renewals, statements of work, amendments and change orders with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Support commercial contract review, including pricing, payment terms, deliverables, service levels, warranties, termination rights and supplier obligations.
• Ensure the correct Axiom legal entity, approved templates, authorized approvers and signature process are used.
• Maintain contract status and expiration tracking and initiate renewal, renegotiation or termination activities in a timely manner.
• Act as the primary procurement interface for assigned corporate stakeholders and provide guidance on procurement policies, competitive bidding and required documentation.
• Support supplier onboarding, compliance validation, qualification and master data requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate corrective action plans when commitments or service levels are not achieved.
• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready procurement files, approvals, supplier proposals, evaluations and supporting documentation.
• Track sourcing pipeline, savings, cost avoidance, contract coverage, supplier performance, cycle time and other procurement KPIs.
• Support transition, stabilization, standardization and continuous improvement activities for Axiom procurement operations.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant sourcing, procurement, supply chain or category management experience.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes; competitive bidding; commercial analysis; supplier negotiation; contracts and statements of work; stakeholder management; supplier management; problem solving; prioritization; and audit-ready documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are required. Experience with procurement, ERP, e-sourcing, contract management or procure-to-pay platforms is preferred.
• Independently manages assigned sourcing projects, contracts, supplier negotiations and procurement requests. Impacts near-term operational success, cost performance, service continuity and compliance for assigned corporate functions.
• Exercises judgment within generally defined procurement practices and policies.
• Recommends sourcing strategies and supplier awards and identifies matters requiring escalation to management, Legal, Finance or Compliance.
• Normally receives limited or no instruction on routine work. May coordinate or guide transactional procurement resources and provides process guidance to stakeholders. Formal people management is not required.

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance
• PTO

NK99

Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain 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.

Axiom 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 Axiom, you must complete the application process first).

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