Strategic Procurement Leader

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

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced procurement leader in Penang, Malaysia. You will manage daily procurement operations, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiate high-value contracts with global partners.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Legal to deliver cost savings and value creation. You will lead a team of buyers and analysts, implement digital procurement solutions, and ensure governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field.
• 8+ years of management experience in procurement/supply chain.
• Strong ERP/MRP proficiency and procurement platforms like Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily procurement operations and ensures compliant execution.
• Leads supplier identification, evaluation, and routine contract negotiations.
• Partners with Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Legal.
• Monitors supplier performance and optimizes inventory.
• Develops category strategies, TCO models, and sourcing frameworks.
• Ensures governance and audit compliance across sites.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiations

Digital procurement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Ariba

Job description

Keysight Technologies is seeking an experienced procurement leader in Penang, Malaysia. You will manage daily procurement operations, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiate high-value contracts with global partners.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Production, Planning, Logistics, and Legal to deliver cost savings and value creation. You will lead a team of buyers and analysts, implement digital procurement solutions, and ensure governance and