Strategic Global Category Buyer

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work arrangements

Development opportunities

Job summary

Littelfuse is seeking a seasoned procurement/category manager to lead strategic sourcing across molded, rubber, resin, and related categories. You will manage supplier relationships, run RFQs, negotiate terms, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Based in the Philippines, you will collaborate with global teams to monitor market conditions and develop long-term supplier development plans to improve cost, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for procurement/category management roles.
• Master's degree is a plus and advantageous for strategy work.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategies and collaborate with teams to improve product lines and consolidate suppliers.
• Manage suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service; negotiate prices and terms; conduct regular reviews.
• Develop and implement annual cost-saving plans; work with Engineering on cost-reduction projects; use cost models to identify savings.
• Collaborate with Category Managers in other regions to support supplier negotiations and explore new sourcing options.
• Monitor industry trends, regulations, market conditions, and competitors; share insights to support business decisions.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Category strategy

Market analysis

Project management

English proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Littelfuse is seeking a seasoned procurement/category manager to lead strategic sourcing across molded, rubber, resin, and related categories. You will manage supplier relationships, run RFQs, negotiate terms, and support cost-reduction initiatives.

Based in the Philippines, you will collaborate with global teams to monitor market conditions and develop long-term supplier development plans to improve cost, quality, and delivery.