Sr Material Procurement Rep

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

At Keysight, we help companies address their toughest challenges with precision and confidence. We offer the most precise electronic measurement tools in the industry, with advanced software to match. Our employees leverage their insight and passion to revolutionize electronic measurement and make a difference in the world. As a Senior Procurement Representative focused on Strategic Procurement, your emphasis will be to collaborate in the development and maintenance of supply chain solutions that enable industry leading products at a world-class pace. To achieve the goal of launching and producing high quality products through narrow market windows, while maintaining a resilient supply chain, our organization requires flexible, creative, and robust supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in a variety of procurement and material management areas that include: Supplier Quotations, Supplier Selection, Cost Negotiations, Material Sourcing, Supplier Management and Performance Evaluation, Inventory Planning & Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Procurement and Resiliency Strategy Development.
• Develop and manage Strategic Supplier Resiliency efforts for a broad supply base
• Collaborate in the development of procurement strategies to support the transition from R&D to Production
• Partner with global (US, Europe, and Asia) teams throughout Keysight and engage with global suppliers to manage material delivery schedules to meet project schedule or production requirements.
• Manage end to end supply chain for unique and challenging production products
• Support contract implementation and management with critical suppliers
• Lead various assurance of supply and engineering projects to ensure a resilient supply chain
• Develop and manage a cost reduction program in support of cost reduction targets
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years Supply Chain Management experience, global supply chain operations experience preferred.
• Experience in managing critical and challenging supplier relationships with a demonstrated improvement over time
• Ability to influence and excel across organizational, functional, and geographical teams
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple critical projects, with an ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Experience in working in a global company that values collaborating with suppliers, partners, and internationally based teams
• Demonstrates leadership ability and affirmative, proactive approach to working in a dynamic, progressive environment
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP methodology or systems
• Excellent analytic skills and keen ability to retain and relay large amounts of information
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Exemplary verbal and written communication and listening skills, digitally and in person.
• Demonstrate active listening skills with a positive and outgoing approach when engaging others
• Self-motivated individual who values on-going training and development in a work environment
• Keysight will not sponsor work authorization for this positio
  
  

Pay Range

USD $74,670.00 - USD $124,440.00 Year

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees May Be Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Careers Privacy Statement
  
  

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.