Procurement Integrating Mgr

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategy and execution across global supplier networks. You will lead category initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and guide procurement teams to excellence in cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires deep ERP/MRP expertise (SAP/Ariba), strong stakeholder skills, and proven leadership in driving digital procurement transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Over 8 years of management experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience with SAP or Oracle and Ariba.
• Excellent supplier performance analysis and cost analysis skills.
• Clear communication with suppliers, teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily procurement operations and ensures compliant execution.
• Leads supplier identification, evaluation, bidding and negotiations.
• Partners with Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics and Legal.
• Monitors supplier performance, inventory optimization, cost savings.
• Develops category strategies, TCO models, and sourcing frameworks.
• Ensures compliance, risk management and audit controls across sites.
• Leads high-value enterprise negotiations with global partners.
• Champions digital procurement solutions and data analytics.
• Leads buyers, analysts, and operations managers to deliver results.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

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.

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

• Operational Execution: Oversees daily procurement operations, including purchase requisitions, approval processes, and workflow management to ensure efficient and compliant execution.
• Tactical Sourcing: Conducts supplier identification and evaluation, manages competitive bidding processes, and leads routine contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners closely with key stakeholders across Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Legal functions to address procurement-related matters and support business objectives.
• Performance Management: Monitors supplier performance through delivery and service metrics, oversees inventory optimization, and tracks procurement cost-saving initiatives against established targets.
• Strategic Leadership: Develops and implements short- to mid-term category strategies, total cost of ownership (TCO) models, and sourcing frameworks to enhance value creation and supply continuity.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensures adherence to corporate compliance requirements, risk management policies, and audit controls across multiple sites and regions.
• Complex Negotiations: Leads high-value, enterprise-wide contract negotiations with strategic global partners to achieve favorable commercial and operational outcomes.
• Digital Transformation: Champions the implementation and adoption of advanced digital procurement solutions, automation platforms, and data-driven analytics to improve operational effectiveness.
• Functional Leadership: Provides leadership and direction to buyers, procurement analysts, and operations managers, ensuring effective execution of day-to-day activities and accountability for critical procurement responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Typically more than 8 years management experienced in procurement/supply chain management
• Strong and proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (like SAP or Oracle) and specialized procurement platforms (like Ariba).
• Proficiency in analysing market trends, supplier performance, and cost analysis is crucial for making informed decisions.
• Clear communication with suppliers, team members, and internal stakeholders is essential
• The ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure the best deals is fundamental.

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