Materials Procurement Representative

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and inventory to support high-technology production.

The role focuses on ensuring timely PO delivery, cost efficiency, and seamless collaboration with R&D and other departments. Fresh graduates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn are welcome, with responsibilities spanning quotation handling, contract negotiations, and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are required.
• Negotiation skills to work with suppliers and secure better deals.
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets.
• Fresh graduates with good positive attitude and willing to learn mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assures procurement and inventory management of high technology or life sciences materials, equipment and/or services.
• Coordinates material sourcing for NPI projects in collaboration with R&D.
• Establishes and manages supplier relationships including prices and monitoring performance.
• May contribute to process improvements such as cost reduction, quality, and resourcing.
• May have global responsibility and support multiple sites.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 4.6 View all jobs

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

Our 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.

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Support purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Solves a broad range of procurement-related problems of varying scope and complexity.
• inventory management to ensure assurance of supply, and optimum inventory
• Perform procurement activities such as Supplier Quotations, Contract Negotiation, Material Purchasing in supporting Revenue shipment, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Safety Stock Management, Inventory Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Procurement Strategy Development.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Work in a team to ensure PO delivery and Assurance are met at all times
• Support and align with procurement key deliverables to achieve cost saving, inventory management and assurance of supply matrix
• Resolve PO problem and work closely with AP for closure in timely manner
• Build up good supplier relationship and partnership in achieving procurement goals
• Responsible in maintaining good data and accuracy of purchase orders

Overview

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

Our 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.

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets
• Support purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
• Solves a broad range of procurement-related problems of varying scope and complexity.
• inventory management to ensure assurance of supply, and optimum inventory
• Perform procurement activities such as Supplier Quotations, Contract Negotiation, Material Purchasing in supporting Revenue shipment, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Safety Stock Management, Inventory Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Procurement Strategy Development.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Work in a team to ensure PO delivery and Assurance are met at all times
• Support and align with procurement key deliverables to achieve cost saving, inventory management and assurance of supply matrix
• Resolve PO problem and work closely with AP for closure in timely manner
• Build up good supplier relationship and partnership in achieving procurement goals
• Responsible in maintaining good data and accuracy of purchase orders

Responsibilities

• Assures the procurement and inventory management of high technology or life sciences production and/or non-manufacturing materials, equipment and/or services in accordance with supply chain optimization and management objectives.
• Coordinates material sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) projects, in collaboration with R&D.
• Establishes and manages supplier relationships including prices and monitoring supplier performance, selecting/analyzing the supply base and developing and executing the commodity plans.
• May be responsible for contributing to or leading process improvement efforts, such as in new product introduction (NPI), resourcing, cost reduction and/or quality.
• May have global responsibility and/or support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or University Degree or equivalent.
• Fresh graduates with good positive attitude and willing to learn mindset
• Requires basic knowledge in job
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Possess negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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Keysight (NYSE: KEYS) is a global leader in electronic design and test solutions, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. With over 15,000 employees serving innovators in more than 100 countries, Keysight accelerates innovation through industry-leading solutions and insights that connect and secure the world.

In Malaysia, Keysight has operated since 1972 in Penang’s Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and today employs over 3,000 people as a global hub for R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and enterprise operations.

Keysight (NYSE: KEYS) is a global leader in electronic design and test solutions, headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. With over 15,000 employees serving innovators in more than 100 countries, Keysight accelerates innovation through industry-leading solutions and insights that connect and secure the world.

In Malaysia, Keysight has operated since 1972 in Penang’s Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and today employs over 3,000 people as a global hub for R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and enterprise operations.

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