Strategic Procurement & Integration Lead

Keysight Technologies; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia seeks an experienced procurement leader to manage daily procurement operations and drive strategic sourcing across the organization. You will partner with Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Legal teams to optimize supplier relationships and cost outcomes.

The role demands hands-on governance, analytics, and enterprise-wide negotiation skills to deliver value, risk control, and supply continuity across multiple sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Market Analysis

Supplier Performance

Cost Analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

Keysight Technologies Malaysia seeks an experienced procurement leader to manage daily procurement operations and drive strategic sourcing across the organization. You will partner with Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Legal teams to optimize supplier relationships and cost outcomes.

The role demands hands-on governance, analytics, and enterprise-wide negotiation skills to deliver value, risk control, and supply continuity across multiple sites in the region.