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)
- Essential command of English 90%-Spanish
- 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.
