Strategic Materials Procurement Specialist

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a motivated procurement professional to secure materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventories for high‑tech projects. You will coordinate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, while building strong supplier relationships.

Fresh graduates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

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.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a motivated procurement professional to secure materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage inventories for high‑tech projects. You will coordinate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement, while building strong supplier relationships.

Fresh graduates with a positive attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.