CAPEX Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Littelfuse Phils., Inc.; Piedras Negras; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse is hiring a Sr Buyer CAPEX in Mexico to lead indirect procurement and CAPEX sourcing for major facilities, including Piedras Negras and Matamoros. You will drive supplier optimization, cost reduction, and KPI tracking in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include developing plant-specific strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliant procurement practices while supporting Engineering and Operations. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least 3 years in indirect procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• Strong CAPEX procurement and project management experience.
• Knowledge of suppliers and market conditions in northern Mexico.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical skills and cost-modeling capabilities.
• Experience with SAP; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects across indirect procurement categories and consolidate supplier base to improve costs.
• Develop plant-specific sourcing strategies for reliable, competitive supply.
• Manage supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery; conduct business reviews.
• Develop and execute annual cost reduction plans to achieve savings targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering to identify cost-saving projects and ensure timely execution.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and report savings and supplier improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Mexico’s Indirect Procurement Policy.
• Travel to Matamoros to support sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Indirect procurement

CAPEX procurement

Sourcing

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Project management

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Littelfuse is hiring a Sr Buyer CAPEX in Mexico to lead indirect procurement and CAPEX sourcing for major facilities, including Piedras Negras and Matamoros. You will drive supplier optimization, cost reduction, and KPI tracking in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include developing plant-specific strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliant procurement practices while supporting Engineering and Operations. Fluency in English is required.