Category Manager

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.

Reporting to the EII Sr. Category Manager. This role is designed as an individual contributor, candidate will take direct responsibility for categories such as Molding, Rubber, Resin, silver contacts, Fasteners, etc. Role has global category management responsibility for materials consumed at all EII facilities globally. Key responsibilities include: management of category, setting category strategy, maintaining AVL, lead sourcing, commercial negotiation, RFQ, supplier management, Multisource, rebalancing, consolidation, Cost models and supporting special initiatives as necessary. Collaboration and networking with other category managers and other regions are key for the role, this role will need to support supplier development and negotiations from other global categories within the region you are based.