Senior Global Procurement Manager

Littelfuse

Lead global procurement team at Littelfuse managing sourcing and supplier performance in the automotive industry. Develop strategies for optimizing supplier base and ensuring on-time delivery.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,800 - $203,860 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global procurement team to manage sourcing activity
Develop category strategy, optimize supplier base, drive cost-saving through negotiation
Manage supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery
Collaborate with New Product Development and Project Management
Support plants to expedite materials and fulfill customer orders
Optimize team organization structure to build a high-efficiency procurement team
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
Master's degree preferred
Procurement experience in automotive industry
Global supplier sourcing, negotiation, contract and management skill
Strong category management like PCBA
Undergraduate degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain major preferred
Time management and sense of urgency
Customer focus, strong communication skill
Data analysis
Be flexible for changes and new request, be proactive
Direct report management skills
Travel Up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
Performance-based incentives
Flexible work arrangements
Development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementsourcingnegotiationsupplier managementcategory managementdata analysiscontract managementcost-saving strategiesproject managementsupply chain management

Soft Skills

time managementsense of urgencycustomer focusstrong communicationflexibilityproactivitydirect report managementcollaborationorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree