Senior NPI Buyer

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is looking for an experienced procurement professional to support new product development and introductions in Penang. You will engage suppliers early to ensure material readiness and on-time launches in a fast-paced NPI environment.

The role requires 5-6 years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Join a team delivering world-class electronic design and test solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or engineering.
• 5-6 years of procurement experience, preferably supporting NPI or high-tech manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities supporting new product development and introduction; participate in NPI core team meetings and provide updates.
• Source and request quotations for new components, perform price comparisons and supplier selection; place and manage purchase orders for prototypes, pilots, and first production.
• Monitor critical component deliveries, expedite shortages and escalate supplier issues affecting NPI schedules; develop recovery plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Global Commodity Team, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers to ensure material readiness and supply continuity.
• Initiate risk management to identify long lead-time/high-risk components and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fast-paced NP I environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/ Business Administration/ Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing procurement activities supporting new product development and introduction. Participate in NPI core team meetings and provide supply chain updates. Ensure procurement deliverables meet project milestones and launch schedules.
• Engage suppliers early in the product development process. Source and request quotations for new components, perform price comparison and supplier selection. Place and manage purchase orders for prototype, pilot build and first production requirements. Monitor critical component deliveries and expedite shortages. Escalate supplier issues affecting NPI schedules and develop recovery plans for supply constraints.
• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D Engineering, Global Commodity Team , Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers to ensure material readiness, supplier readiness, and supply continuity throughout the NPI lifecycle, enabling successful product launches and production ramp-up.

• Initiate risk management to identify long lead-time and high-risk components, develop mitigation strategies for supply disruptions, support alternate source qualification efforts and monitor market conditions and component availability risks.

• Support BOM cost tracking and cost target achievement, negotiate for best pricing and lead-time improvements and drive for cost reduction opportunities with suppliers.
• Drive NPI procurement key metrices and provide regular updates to management and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Supply Chain Management/ Business Administration/ Engineering)
• 5-6 years of procurement experience, preferably supporting NPI or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications: Excel, Power Point and Power BI.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to work in a fast-paced NPI environment and strong sense of urgency and execution.

***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.