Strategischer Einkäufer (m/f/d) / Senior Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

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

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support business objectives Drive supply base optimization and supply chain strategies in procurement strategies Lead supplier selection, qualification, and development activities for strategic and high-value suppliers worldwide. Negotiate complex commercial agreements, pricing, contractual terms, and long-term supply arrangements. Drive cost reduction initiatives through market analysis, should-cost modeling, value engineering, and supplier collaboration.

Manage supplier performance, including delivery, quality, capacity, responsiveness, and continuous improvement programs. Proactively identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, business continuity planning, and capacity reservation agreements. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by ensuring early supplier engagement and securing material availability for product launches.

Lead escalation management for critical supply, quality, and capacity issues impacting business performance. Establish strong collaboration and develop partnership with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, Service, Logistics, and Finance to support strategic business objectives.

• Perform and lead in a variety of procurement and material management activities that include supplier quotations, supplier selection, cost negotiations, lead time management, material purchasing and planning, sub-contractor management, supplier performance evaluation, safety stock management, inventory planning and management, business continuity planning, part expediting, delivery and payment resolution
• Conduct cost analysis to support decision making for existing, new projects and initiatives
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor compliance with commercial and legal obligations.

Drive supplier capacity planning and allocation management in constrained market environments. Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with experience in strategic procurement Fluent in written and spoken German is a must-requirement Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Strong teamwork skills in collaborating with suppliers, partner legal compliance and internationally based teams Possess knowledge of total cost ownership analysis, risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relations management
• Excellent analytic skills and detailed oriented
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities
• Strong in project management skills Creative, fast and able to adapt changes and challenges and transform and identify new opportunities Careers Privacy Statement *Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *