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, employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 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, you will lead a group of business representatives towards the development and implementation of a detailed and comprehensive Global Commodity Strategy.You 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 in-line 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 proto-type 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 (minimal) contract pricing negotiation Qualifications Minimum is Degree in Business, Engineering or other related subject area, postgraduate qualification preferred 5-8 years of experience in a professional procurement/ supply chain related environment (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
