Senior Localization Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.
Role Summary
Lead global procurement team to manage sourcing activity which includes: develop category strategy, source the best suppliers from global market and strong management skills with key suppliers, align strategy with key stakeholders and execute the strategy with positive results driving; develop efficient procurement process, and work closely with operation to ensure on time delivery and high quality to support production; deeply engage on business and work closely with New Product Development, Project Management to understand future demand/request, and ensure we have strong supply chain to support business; can lead different culture direct reports to support global business.
Key Responsibilities
Develop category strategy, execute category strategy to optimize supplier base; drive out material saving/avoidance through negotiation, localization, 2nd source, VA/VE projects, develop competitive and reliable suppliers based on business needs.
Manage supplier performance, drive suppliers to continue improve their cost, lead-time, MOQ, and quality; develop dual source for key components, strengthen partnership with key suppliers.
Lead global procurement team, to ensure team are working on the right direction, in efficient process; support new projects, select the right suppliers, manage project timeline to be on schedule, and ensure project complete on cost, on time; sign contract with key suppliers to protect our business
Support plant to expedite materials to fulfill customer orders and grow revenue
Optimize team organization structure, build high-efficiency and professional procurement team, be fully compliant
Cross BU category synergy to maximize savings for T&L, and continue improve our supplier base by global benchmarking
Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications

• 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%

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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.
Salary Range:
$140,800 - $203,860
The salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
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.