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We have an immediate opening for a Strategic Buyer/Materials Planner at Littelfuse. This position is responsible for materials planning, purchasing and negotiating materials and outside services from vendors to support the Saskatoon and Winnipeg Operations. The Strategic Buyer/Materials Planner evaluates vendor quotes, capability, and services to determine most desirable suppliers. This position leads process controls within ISO procedures for Procurement and manages identified attributes of supplier contracts to support local and global operations. The Strategic Buyer/Materials Planner is also responsible for managing internal control requirements within vendor setup and maintenance, as well as maintaining SAP data integrity within purchasing module.
For a complete list of Job Responsibilities, please visit our website.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering preferred)
- 5 to 8 years of Sourcing and/or Supply Chain experience
Skills & Competencies
- Must possess demonstrated negotiation skills and a drive for results
- Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
- Possess strong analytical skills with experience in Cost Analysis
- Be experienced in Project Management
- Be proficient in SAP and possess strong PC skills, specifically in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Be internal customer focused and responsive
- Possess a positive, enthusiastic and determined attitude.
- Be responsible, reliable, presentable, and trustworthy.
- Be customer and results focused.
Littelfuse offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program, a private location that includes great building amenities such as an on-site gym, electrified parking, and much more.
The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. All safety sensitive positions require a substance test in accordance with Littelfuse policy.