Procurement Buyer I

Littelfuse; Chicago (IL); On-site; MXN 400,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Littelfuse Procurement is seeking a Buyer to support supplier performance, maintain SAP data, and back cost-improvement initiatives. You will engage with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability, manage pricing and quotations, and support engineering changes.

The role requires a business/engineering background, 2+ years in purchasing or sourcing, and strong analytical skills. English proficiency and ERP/MRP experience are essential for success in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; SAP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier delivery performance (OTD) and follow up on late shipments to ensure material availability.
• Create and maintain supplier master records, pricing conditions in SAP, ensuring data accuracy.
• Analyze and resolve blocked invoices due to pricing discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams.
• Request, collect, and analyze supplier quotations for new/existing parts and support sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support engineering changes and plant requirements.
• Track supplier quality incidents and corrective actions with Quality and Engineering teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

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.

The Littelfuse Procurement and Category Management team is looking for a Procurement Buyer who will be responsible for supporting procurement activities, managing supplier delivery performance, maintaining accurate purchasing data in SAP, and supporting sourcing and cost improvement initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, resolve pricing discrepancies, support engineering changes, and maintain supply continuity to support plant operations.

About the Job:

• Monitor supplier delivery performance (OTD) and proactively follow up on late shipments to ensure timely material availability and uninterrupted production.
• Create and maintain supplier master records, purchasing info records, and pricing conditions in SAP, ensuring purchasing data accuracy and processing supplier price changes.
• Analyze and resolve blocked invoices caused by pricing discrepancies, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to support timely supplier payments.
• Request, collect, and analyze supplier quotations for new and existing part numbers, prepare cost comparisons, and support Procurement Leads in sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support engineering changes and plant requirements.
• Track supplier quality incidents and corrective actions, collaborating with Quality and Engineering teams to support supplier performance improvement initiatives.

About You:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management. Experience building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Knowledge of supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP is highly desirable. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Proactive team player with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

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.

#LI-MMV 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.

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.

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.