CAPEX Sr Buyer

Littelfuse; Piedras Negras; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

Littelfuse seeks a Sr Buyer CAPEX to manage indirect procurement and CAPEX projects across its North American facilities, focusing on Piedras Negras and Matamoros, Mexico. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and drive annual cost reductions while collaborating with Engineering and Plant Operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3+ years in indirect procurement with CAPEX experience, SAP proficiency, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• Strong CAPEX procurement and project management experience.
• Knowledge of suppliers and market conditions in northern Mexico.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience with SAP and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects across indirect procurement categories and consolidate supplier base to improve costs.
• Develop plant-specific sourcing strategies to ensure reliable, competitive supply.
• Manage supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery with regular business reviews.
• Develop and execute annual cost reduction plans and savings initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering to identify cost-saving projects and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across North America facilities to align procurement strategies.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, savings, and supplier improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cost modelling

Negotiation

Procurement reporting

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 CAPEX Category Manager, you as a Sr Buyer CAPEX will be responsible for managing indirect procurement activities and CAPEX projects across Littelfuse's Industrial Business Unit facilities in North America, with a focus on the major manufacturing sites in Piedras Negras and Matamoros, Mexico.

You will play a key role in strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost reduction, and the execution of savings initiatives to improve procurement performance and competitiveness. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Engineering, Plant Operations, and other internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, optimize the supplier base, negotiate competitive commercial terms, and ensure reliable supply. You will also drive annual cost reduction targets, monitor procurement KPIs, and ensure compliance with Littelfuse's indirect procurement policies.

About the Job:

• Lead sourcing projects across indirect procurement categories, consolidating and rationalizing the supplier base to improve costs and strengthen sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement plant-specific sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable, competitive, and sustainable supply base.
• Manage supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery, conducting regular business reviews with key suppliers and identifying opportunities to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Develop and execute annual cost reduction plans to achieve established savings targets, leveraging cost models, commercial negotiations, and supplier optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to identify and implement cost-saving projects, ensuring timely execution and measurable results.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders across Littelfuse's Industrial Business Unit facilities in North America to align procurement strategies with business and operational needs.
• Monitor, analyze, and report procurement KPIs, savings performance, and supplier improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Mexico's Indirect Procurement Policy and established procurement processes.
• Travel to Matamoros as required to support sourcing initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and procurement projects.

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
• Strong experience in CAPEX procurement and project management.
• Knowledge of suppliers and market conditions in northern Mexico.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience developing cost models, evaluating commercial proposals, and identifying savings opportunities.
• Experience with SAP and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other procurement reporting tools.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is required.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-management skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement, cost optimization, and supply chain performance.

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, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, and Results-Driven - support 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.

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.

Littelfuse is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, and/or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Our humble roots date back to 1927, where, in the back of a garage on Chicago's northside, our founder, Edward Sundt, developed a small, fast-acting, protective fuse for use in sensitive test meters. Sundt wanted to call his new company producing these small fuses, 'Little Fuse,' but wasn't allowed to trademark two such common words. So, instead he went with the one-word, misspelled Littelfuse. For more than 95 years, Littelfuse has pioneered innovative products that help empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. With the ever-evolving electrification and electronification of customer applications, our product technologies are closely linked to sustainable applications such as electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy and energy storage, factory automation, power management and more. Throughout our history, our people have been the foundation of our success - and that remains true today. Now more than ever, our bright and talented people are a strategic advantage for the company. From the production line to the engineering lab, the office or distribution center, Littelfuse people are an important part of a diverse, talented team of the best and brightest in the industry. While Littelfuse has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, we still maintain a small-company, entrepreneurial approach where your efforts will drive our culture, our business, and the overall success of the organization. No matter where you work or what you do, your contributions will make a difference at Littelfuse - everywhere, every day.