Materials Buyer

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 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 award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.

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

Executes day-to-day tactical procurement and materials-availability activities across two manufacturing tech centers, with dedicated responsibility for chemical procurement and related compliance coordination. This role owns the transactional and expediting workload that keeps production running: purchase orders, replenishment, supplier firefighting, and AP/invoice resolution, while serving as the front-line point of contact between planners, buyers, suppliers, and site operations.

Success in this role is measured by material availability, on-time issue resolution, and smooth day-to-day execution rather than long-term sourcing strategy or contract negotiation.

• Execute purchase requisitions and purchase orders for production materials, tooling, chemicals, packaging, and MRO items across two assigned tech centers
• Own and maintain Min/Max replenishment settings for manufacturing consumables, adjusting to real-time demand and supply signals Procure specialty and hazardous chemicals, coordinating supplier qualification, SDS/compliance documentation, and hazmat shipping requirements with EHS Run day-to-day domestic and international sourcing transactions, including expedited or non-standard buys when standard lead times can't meet production needs
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve same-day/same-week issues: availability, lead time, pricing discrepancies, quality holds, and shipping/logistics problems
• Coordinate shipment tracking, special handling (including hazardous materials), and expediting to protect critical production schedules
• Investigate and clear AP mismatches, invoice discrepancies, and credit holds that are blocking material receipt, escalating to Finance when needed
• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Maintenance, and Operations to enable new or specialized materials (chemicals in particular) for production use
• Apply basic root-cause problem-solving to recurring supply interruptions and implement fixes that hold Juggle multiple open issues and stakeholders at once, keeping trackers current and driving each to closure
• Maintain shared tracking tools/logs for part transfers, chemical procurement status, and open material issues Give status updates in daily/weekly procurement and operations review meetings, flagging risks early
• Act as the go-to tactical contact for planners, buyers, material coordinators, and manufacturing leadership at both tech centers Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 3–5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, MRO processes, and direct supplier coordination Experience procuring chemicals or other regulated materials, including basic familiarity with SDS and EHS coordination Ability to independently resolve day-to-day issues across Operations, Finance, and Engineering Comfortable managing a high volume of concurrent, time-sensitive tasks across two locations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting precision machining, plating, hermetics, or advanced electronics manufacturing Familiarity with international shipping/logistics and customs basics Experience resolving AP holds or invoice-matching issues with Finance Advanced Excel skills for tracking and reporting across multiple sites Experience in low-volume, high-mix or NPI manufacturing environments Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or A3 problem-solving methods Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Colorado Springs, CO Pay Range

MIN $60,00.00 - MAX $101,000.00 #LI-MO1 Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *