Buyer I

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.

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for planning, purchasing, and managing raw material requirements to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will work closely with Suppliers, Production Planning, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure material availability, supply continuity, and cost-effective inventory management.

About Your Job:

• Plan, control, and manage raw material requirements to support production demands
• Place and manage purchase orders according to business and inventory guidelines
• Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery performance
• Monitor and drive DIOH reduction and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory control
• Calculate and maintain safety stock and min/max inventory parameters
• Partner with Procurement and Sustaining teams to support supply chain continuity
• Review ERP planning recommendations and proactively identify supply risks
• Maintain planning parameter accuracy within ERP systems, including lead times and MOQ settings
• Participate in cost reduction and inventory optimization initiatives
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
• Drive production schedule adherence through effective material planning
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and operational standards

About You:

Materials Planning & Inventory Management

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Inventory Management

• Safety Stock Analysis

• Min/Max Planning

• DIOH Management

• Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Control

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Purchasing Processes

• Supplier Management

• Demand Planning

• Production Planning Support

• Material Availability Management

• Supply Chain Coordination

ERP Systems

• ERP/MRP Systems

• Purchase Order Management

• Lead Time Management

• MOQ Administration

• Planning Parameter Maintenance

• Master Data Accuracy

Analytics & Reporting

• Inventory Metrics

• Forecasting

• Data Analysis

• KPI Reporting

• Supply Chain Analytics.

Communication & Collaboration

• Supplier Negotiation

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Stakeholder Management

• Problem Solving

• Escalation Management

What Success Looks Like

• Ensure uninterrupted material supply to meet production requirements
• Reduce inventory levels while maintaining target service levels
• Minimize excess and obsolete inventory exposure
• Improve supplier delivery performance and responsiveness
• Maintain accurate ERP planning parameters and inventory data
• Achieve inventory and cost reduction goals
• Support production schedule adherence through effective planning

About You:

• 3+ years of experience in Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and production planning processes.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• High level of verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

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.