- Senior
- Bureau à Matehuala
Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
Reporting to the Purchasing Leader, you as a Strategic Buyer will be responsible for MRO and indirect procurement operations at the Matehuala and Muzquiz sites (or other assigned areas). You will lead sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, and contract management processes to ensure the best practices and total cost of ownership for Littelfuse. This position plays a key role in identifying cost savings opportunities, driving procurement efficiencies, and supporting compliance with internal standards.
About the Job:
Develop and execute strategic sourcing activities across assigned spend categories, leveraging global partnerships, commodity expertise, and industry best practices.
Lead supplier negotiations, selection, and contract management to ensure optimal cost, service, and quality.
Implement sourcing projects focused on standardization, preferred vendor utilization, and operational efficiency.
Align proactively with internal stakeholders to drive project success and continuous improvement.
Initiate and deliver cost savings programs and support ad-hoc procurement initiatives.
Build strong, value-driven relationships with internal customers, cross-functional teams, and suppliers.
Responsible for compliance with ISO14001, ISO9001, IATF/16949, CELC, and C-TPAT standards.
Location: Matehuala, San Luis Potosí.
About You:
University degree required (completed degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, with strong skills in strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.
Proficient in English and Spanish (English: 90% level required).
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated experience managing supplier agreements and achieving procurement savings.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience across multiple industrial sectors is a plus.
Comfortable working in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
Authorization for purchases above $2,500 related to MRO items and equipment.
Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values — Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation — support us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers' products and systems. We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
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