Procurement Specialist

Littelfuse, Inc.; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

Littelfuse, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist for their Chippenham site to drive strategic sourcing and value across indirect spend categories. You will partner with internal stakeholders to deliver cost improvements and ensure procurement excellence.

Key responsibilities include developing dashboards, analyzing TCO, and aligning supplier strategies with business goals in a fast-paced environment. A strong technical toolkit and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process and cost improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Excel

Communications

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

supplier performance reviews using KPIs, scorecards, and market intelligence to improve accountability and continuous improvement.Analyze procurement data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process and cost improvements.Develop and maintain procurement dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent systems to improve visibility and decision-making.Ensure compliance of supplier documentation, including contracts, NDAs, Master Purchase Agreements, Statements of Work, and risk assessments.Maintain adherence to internal procurement controls, approval processes, and corporate compliance requirements.Collaborate closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and other functions to support business needs and ensure alignment of procurement activities.Support the development and execution of category strategies, including analysis of total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier market conditions.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes and systems, including use of ERP platforms such as SAP or JD Edwards.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within indirect procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing supplier relationships and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with imperfect or incomplete data to build credible business cases.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or JD Edwards is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly desirable.
• Understanding of procurement processes, category management, and total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers at different levels.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 - We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, We Own The Outcome - support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers' products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference - everywhere, every day.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.

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.

SummaryLocation: ChippenhamType: Full time

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be part of the Procurement team at the Littelfuse Chippenham site, supporting the delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives and driving value across indirect spend categories. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external