Procurement Operating Manager

Keysight Technologies; Deutschland; A distancia; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Keysight Technologies invites a Procurement Manager / Program Manager to join our Global Supply Chain and lead end-to-end New Product Introductions, product lifecycle management, and operational excellence initiatives across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

You will develop and execute global sourcing strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, manage cross-functional programs, and drive cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and talent development in

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Program Management.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, photonics, or related industries.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and German.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a team of procurement, materials, and supply chain professionals.
• Define and execute global sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive New Product Introductions (NPI), product lifecycle management, and strategic business programs.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and develop technology and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, capacity readiness, and risk mitigation.
• Establish governance, accountability, and performance metrics for key initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Develop organizational capabilities through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement

Program management

Supplier management

Communication

Stakeholder management

English

German

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Descripción del empleo

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.

As part of our Global Supply Chain organization, the Procurement Manager / Program Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring supply continuity, driving cost competitiveness, and enabling successful product introductions through strategic supplier partnerships and cross-functional leadership.

In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of New Product Introductions (NPI), product lifecycle management, and operational excellence initiatives. You will lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities while managing complex, cross-functional programs involving Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Your focus will be on developing and executing supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, mitigate risks, optimize costs, and support the successful launch and ramp-up of new products. Through strong stakeholder management and project leadership, you will ensure seamless collaboration across the organization and contribute directly to Keysight's continued growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement, materials, and supply chain professionals.
• Define and execute global sourcing and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive New Product Introductions (NPI), product lifecycle management, and strategic business programs.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and develop technology and sourcing roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Manage program plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive communications.
• Ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, capacity readiness, and risk mitigation.
• Establish governance, accountability, and performance metrics for key initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Develop organizational capabilities through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Program Management.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and developing high-performing organizations.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in high-tech manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, photonics, or related industries.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and German.

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