Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Category Buyer reports to the Purchasing Leader. This role is responsible for MRO and indirect procurement activities, including sourcing, contract management, purchase order management, and cost savings initiatives, ensuring best practices and optimal total cost of ownership for the Muzquiz site and other assigned areas.
The role will primarily focus on operational procurement activities, including PO issuance, order confirmation follow-up, delivery tracking, KPI compliance, and end-to-end purchase order lifecycle management to support business continuity and operational efficiency.
Manage the transactional procurement process from requisition to PO closure, ensuring timely order placement, supplier communication, delivery follow-up, and resolution of operational issues.
This role is responsible for maintaining procurement performance metrics, supporting uninterrupted operations, and ensuring efficient execution of the purchase order lifecycle across assigned categories and business areas.
Proactive approach to resolving issues with suppliers and internal customers using organizational expertise, strong analytical and problem solving skills Builds trust-based, service-oriented, value-added relationships with vendors, internal customers, teammates, and cross-departments. Aligns stakeholders and internal support necessary for successful project implementation.
Effectively conduct negotiations and manage supplier selection to meet quality, service, and cost requirements. Negotiates contracts with suppliers, reviews and ensures the performance of suppliers to ensure contract compliance and internal customer satisfaction
Implement sourcing projects for standardization, preferred supplier utilization, cost savings, and operational efficiencies. Research and analysis of appointments received, selected or recommended providers. Preferred vendor analysis and reporting, savings project completion, vendor savings validations, inflation, inventory history, utilization/consumption, etc.
RFI/RFP/RFQ development for new and existing products and services. Obtain goods and services from suppliers in a cost-effective manner while remaining consistent in quality, delivery, and project priority.
Initiate and coordinate specific cost reduction programs. Deliver cost savings targets. Assist with other/specific projects as needed.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities for allocated spend categories, leveraging industry best practices, commodity expertise, sourcing methodology, and global partnerships whenever possible, under the oversight of the NA MRO and the indirect purchasing manager
• University degree with career to finish preferably.
• Experience in management projects.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience (proficient in negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
processes).
• Advanced English level (conversational, C1)
• Analytical capacity and computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Preferably experience in various industry sites
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 20 countries, and with approximately 16,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets – everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927.
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https://www.littelfuse.com/
Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization.
Each associate receives equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (with or without sexual conduct), marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, order of protection status, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other protected class under federal, state or local law.
