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Littelfuse is a diversified industrial technology manufacturer developing products that make electrical systems safer, more reliable, and more efficient. Its portfolio supports automotive, industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, and alternative energy applications, including battery fuses, temperature monitoring devices, metal oxide varistors, silicon carbide MOSFETs, and arc-flash protection solutions. The company works across rechargeable lithium battery systems, electrified and off-highway vehicles, electric vehicles, smartphones, power tools, and renewable energy infrastructure such as wind and solar farms.
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Senior Category Manager, Global Sourcing (India Remote)

Lead global sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost reduction for Littelfuse’s electrical technology manufacturing operations. This full-time remote role is based in India.

INIndiaRemoteFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredProcurement

Description

  • Own categories including molding, rubber, resin, silver contacts, and fasteners.
  • Manage materials categories used across all EII facilities worldwide.
  • Define category strategies and maintain the approved vendor list (AVL).
  • Direct sourcing activities, commercial negotiations, and requests for quotation (RFQs).
  • Manage suppliers through multisourcing, rebalancing, consolidation, and cost-model development.
  • Support supplier development and negotiations for additional global categories in the region.
  • Partner across functions to apply category strategies throughout product lines.
  • Consolidate and renationalize the global supplier base while shifting spend and allocations to strategic suppliers.
  • Oversee supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service.
  • Hold regular business reviews with strategic suppliers and lead corrective actions for underperformance.
  • Create and deliver annual cost-reduction plans covering VeVa projects, CoS, negotiations, and cost-model implementation.
  • Partner with engineering to deliver cost-saving initiatives on schedule.
  • Negotiate payment terms to maintain competitive days payable outstanding (DPO).
  • Coordinate with category managers in other regions to support or lead negotiations, identify suppliers, and develop new sources.
  • Track industry trends, regulations, performance, market conditions, competitors, and market intelligence.
  • Share market intelligence and industry insights with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of procurement experience, with a focus on category management.
  • More than 10 years of experience with manufactured products; industrial end markets are preferred.
  • Experience building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze multiple data sets and produce concise, actionable insights.
  • Expertise in sourcing processes, contracting, and negotiation.
  • Ability to conduct in-depth data analysis and present findings clearly.
  • Experience developing category strategies using frameworks such as Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT analysis, and the AT Kearney Chessboard.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with peers.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure while contributing effectively as part of a team.
  • Strong self-management and initiative.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is required.
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and comparable tools.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Project management capability.
  • Knowledge of cost modeling.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Benefits package.
  • Performance-based incentives.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Employee growth and development opportunities.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Inclusive workplace culture.

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