Mat'l Procurement Specialist - Bayan Lepas, Malaysia - Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
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Bayan Lepas, Malaysia

4 weeks ago

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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.


Responsibilities:


Main Purpose of Job


On behalf of the Order Fulfillment Organization, he/she will lead a group of business representatives towards the development and implementation of a detailed and comprehensive Global Commodity Strategy.

He/she will also lead, drive and get involved with cross Functional GPM programs and initiatives.


Key responsibilities

  • Establish a network of commodity team members representing the various manufacturing and New Product Introduction sites. Serve as a mentor and point of reference/escalation for extended team members
  • Investigate, define, document and lead the implementation of Global Commodity Strategy to meet the current and future needs of our businesses & establish a supply chain that provides competitive advantage
  • Lead in the identification, assessment and selection of suppliers to meet existing and emerging business needs. As required, establish & execute exit strategies (need arises)
  • Establish appropriate supplier relationship models which best match R&D/ manufacturing footprint and business needs inline with the capabilities of the suppliers
  • Establish and maintain close working relationships with senior management levels both internal and outside suppliers
  • Initiate and negotiate contracts for assigned commodities. With the aid of financial and risk analysis techniques to develop a strategy for conducting business negotiations and managing the contracts on an ongoing basis
  • Develop a cost effective and flexible NPI prototype solution that allows the PL/businesses to meet Product Life Cycle & Gross Margin goals
  • Deploy an appropriate range of performance measures with goals and control limits. These should be reviewed and published on a regular basis
  • Establish supplier management programs utilizing the MOR and TQRDC methodology to monitor and manage the performance of Strategic/Core suppliers to ensure the provision of benchmarked performance
  • Responsible for the implementation of leading edge supply chain techniques and procurement processes requiring innovation and business insight, to facilitate improved supplier and business performance
  • Maintain a broad knowledge of the latest industry/supplier/technology trends and procurement practices and their potential impact on business plans
  • Play a global role & maintain close linkages with key contacts across all Groups and strive towards common goals
  • Work with the suppliers to achieve GCM cost reduction objectives through annual (mínimal) contract pricing negotiation

Qualifications:

  • 58 years of experience in a professional procurement/ supply chain related environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
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**Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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