Senior Category Buyer: Global Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Littelfuse Phils., Inc.; Piedras Negras; On-site; MXN 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking a Sr. Category Buyer to support strategic management of stamping, red metals, and machining across global EII facilities.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive sourcing strategies and cost competitiveness. Responsibilities include leading RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or Supplier Management in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier performance management experience.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Manage suppliers to ensure cost, quality, delivery, and service competitiveness.
• Develop and utilize cost models to support decisions and negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Littelfuse is seeking a Sr. Category Buyer to support strategic management of stamping, red metals, and machining across global EII facilities.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive sourcing strategies and cost competitiveness. Responsibilities include leading RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration and timely execution.