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.
The Senior Specialist Buyer purchases materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures, and optimizing price delivery and terms. Reviews current suppliers and identifies areas where pricing opportunities may exist.
Oversees purchasing activities for a specific group to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. (50%)
Runs pricing revisions, order cancellations, delivery date revisions, and invoice discrepancies. Reviews current agreements to find opportunities for renegotiations that can assist with more competitive pricing or terms. (35%)
Executes products and services purchasing according to procedures and instructions. (10%)
Contacts vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates. (5%)
Other duties as assigned.
Two to five years of experience
Knowledge of procurement practices
Experience with global manufacturing companies preferred
Advanced knowledge in MS Office
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills
High attention to detail
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.