Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.
You, as a Buyer, you will play a critical role in supporting supply chain operations by managing purchasing tasks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods. You will also assist with inventory control activities and contribute to the continuity of production through proactive supplier and material management.
About the Job:
Assist in sourcing suppliers by requesting, obtaining, and tracking quotations for regular production materials. Maintain accurate procurement documentation (including PPV approvals) and ensure master data integrity.
Manage high-risk suppliers and contracts. Analyze consumption trends and escalate major supply disruptions.
Create and track purchase orders based on MRP analysis. Propose alternative solutions to mitigate material shortages.
Monitor inventory levels, freight cost KPIs, and push back on MOQs that negatively affect inventory.
Maintain past-due purchase orders and develop action plans for slow-moving or obsolete items.
Coordinate with 3PL and plant warehouse teams to confirm material receipt and resolve any discrepancies.
Follow up and update shortage reports. Provide delivery updates to internal stakeholders and support recovery plans with production control.
Support the procurement department by providing necessary data, escalating supply constraints, and proposing alternatives when needed.
Address invoice and order price mismatches.
Availability to travel to Matehuala once per month.
Location: This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within Mexico, with monthly travel to our Matehuala San Luis Potosi plant.
About You:
Professional education in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the automotive or electronics industry (not food industry).
Strong knowledge of planning and inventory control processes.
Experience handling over 3,000 SKUs across multiple commodities.
Proficient in MRP systems and reporting tools.
Experience working with overseas suppliers and coordinating international logistics.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent communication and supplier management skills.
Self-driven, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Fluent in English.
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, Teamwork, Results-Driven, Integrity, and Innovation — support us on 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.
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