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.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Procurement, you as a Procurement Manager PMR Direct Products will be responsible for global leadership of Contract manufacturing categories (PFR) within the Industrial Business Unit. Key Responsibilities include: conducting market analysis worldwide for various products/categories in a contract manufacturing environment. Excellent communication and negotiation skills—with proven success in building vendor relationships, collaborating cross-functionally, and managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.Prioritizes re-location projects in collaboration with stakeholders and ensures team goals and objectives are achieved.
This position will require travel within North America , Asia & Europe.
About Your Job:
Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify trends , risk, opportunities. Strong analytical skills and product solving ability. Been able to develop a deep cost control methodology. (30%)
Conduct accurate and financial analyses for a Make vs Buy costs. Plan, Drive & Execute Change of supplier, product introduction projects. (30%)
Conducts negotiations, leveraging advanced negotiating capabilities to successfully achieve business outcomes with the objective of GP improvements. (15%)
Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capabilities, manufacture contracting management & risk mitigation. (10%)
Collaborating with PM , Engineering and business stakeholders on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies are meet on cost and business objectives (Revenue Growth). (15%)
About You:
Bachelor's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, statistics or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management or global manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skill, rich project management skill.
Self-management skills and self-started attitude highly valued
Able to lead cross-funtional team to work towards KPI and goals
Ability to interact and engage with peers with good communication skills.
Ability to review and understand engineering requirements and design documents for electronics. Ability to decomposite electronics BOM and translate them into cost.
Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies
Experience working with teams located in diverse regions (Europe & Asia).
English fluent verbally and written is a must.
Proficiency with ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience managing SAP.
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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.
