OverviewAs a Sr.

Category Buyer, you will drive strategic sourcing for global categories (Stampings, Red Metals, Machining) within the EII organization, delivering cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

You will partner with Category Managers, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to shape supplier strategy, conduct negotiations, and lead cost-reduction initiatives.

Your work enables general supply continuity and supplier performance improvements at Littelfuse.

This role offers global exposure, cross-region collaboration, and opportunities to influence procurement strategy and supplier base optimization.

Compensaciones / Beneficioscompetitive compensation performance-based incentives versátil work arrangements development opportunities global exposure inclusive workplace

ResponsabilidadesDevelop and execute category strategies with Category Managers and cross-functional teams

Manage global procurement activities for assigned categories (Stampings, Red Metals, Machining)

Lead RFQs, supplier evaluation, sourcing decisions, and commercial negotiations

Manage supplier relationships with regular business reviews and performance improvement actions

Develop and implement annual cost reduction initiatives and cost models

Maintain AVL, support supplier consolidation, multisourcing, and rebalancing





Identify opportunities to transfer spend to strategic suppliers and improve supply chain competitiveness

Collaborate with Engineering and cross-functional teams on cost-saving projects within timelines

Negotiate commercial terms to optimize Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)

Conduct supplier capacity analysis, monitor performance metrics, and drive corrective actions

Requisitos principalesExperience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Purchasing, or Supplier Management in manufacturing

RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiations

Cost analysis and cost modeling proficiency

Experience with cost reduction and productivity initiatives

Supplier base optimization, multisourcing, consolidation, and AVL management

Strong project management, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence

Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management

Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Conversational English and global team collaboration

Willingness to travel as needed

Collaborative mindset

Influence across functions

Results-driven

Cost analysis and cost modeling

Strategic sourcing and RFQ execution

Supplier performance management

📌 Sr. Category Buyer (Valladolid)
🏢 Littelfuse
📍 Valladolid