Global Sourcing Senior Representative

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.

Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 127,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Keysight is seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across categories. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, service, and risk, driving value across the procurement function.

You will analyze market data, develop RFx materials, and negotiate terms while managing supplier performance and governance. This role requires global collaboration and travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or related experience required.
Typically 4–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, or related field.
Analytical and financial skills including spend analysis, business cases, cost modeling, or savings tracking.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities independently.
Ability to collaborate with global stakeholders across cultures and time zones.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to influence without authority.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and use of approved AI tools.
Willingness to travel ~10% for supplier meetings and reviews.
Must be willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO or another approved Keysight location in the US.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, suppliers, or portfolios.
Plan and lead sourcing projects of varying scope, coordinating with teams and suppliers.
Gather requirements, analyze market data, develop RFx materials, and evaluate supplier proposals.
Develop sourcing recommendations and business cases considering cost, quality, service, and risk.
Negotiate pricing, SLAs, terms, risk provisions, and performance with support from Legal.
Coordinate supplier selection, contracting, and implementation with stakeholders.
Manage supplier relationships and monitor KPI performance and delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

MS Office

AI tools in business

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience

Typically 4–5 years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement

Tools

Spend analytics tools

Job description

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.

In this role, you will help Keysight turn complex business needs into effective sourcing solutions. You will independently lead assigned projects, collaborate with teams across the business, and work directly with suppliers to improve cost, quality, service, and risk outcomes. This is an opportunity to apply your judgment, solve a wide range of sourcing challenges, and contribute to a global organization that values strong supplier partnerships, continuous improvement, and responsible innovation.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, suppliers, or business portfolios within established business objectives, policies, and category plans.
Independently plan and lead sourcing projects of varying scope and complexity, coordinating activities across business functions, suppliers, and third-party partners.
Gather business requirements, analyze market and spend data, develop RFx materials, and evaluate supplier proposals.
Develop sourcing recommendations and business cases that consider cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk.
Negotiate pricing, service levels, contractual terms, risk provisions, and performance expectations within delegated authority and in partnership with Legal and other support functions.
Coordinate supplier selection, contracting, and implementation with business stakeholders and internal support functions.
Manage assigned supplier relationships and monitor performance against service levels, key performance indicators, quality measures, and delivery expectations.
Address sourcing and supplier issues, coordinate corrective actions, and elevate matters requiring broader authority or specialized expertise.
Support supplier governance, business reviews, risk management, business continuity planning, savings tracking, and category planning.
Maintain sourcing documentation, contracts, supplier records, and project data in accordance with established policies and approval requirements.
Contribute to process improvement and digital enablement initiatives, including the responsible use of approved AI tools within Global Sourcing workflows.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Typically 4–5 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, category management, supply chain, or a related field.
Analytical and financial skills, including experience with spend analysis, business cases, cost modeling, or savings tracking.
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities independently.
Ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across cultures and time zones.
Clear written, verbal, presentation, and business communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use approved AI tools responsibly in a business environment.
Ability to travel approximately 10% for supplier meetings, negotiations, business reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
Must be in, or willing to relocate to, Colorado Springs, Colorado, or another approved Keysight location in the US and work in accordance with Keysight's onsite work expectations.

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of sourcing processes and the ability to work independently and determine appropriate approaches to assignments.
Experience with supplier evaluations, proposal analysis, commercial negotiations, contracts, or supplier performance management.
Experience coordinating sourcing projects with business stakeholders, suppliers, and internal support functions.
Experience supporting sourcing activities across multiple business groups, regions, cultures, or time zones.
Experience with supplier risk management, business continuity planning, supplier governance, or performance improvement.Knowledge of contract lifecycle management, spend analytics, supplier management platforms, e-sourcing tools, or other procurement technologies.
Experience contributing to cross-functional process improvement or digital enablement initiatives.

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Pay Transparency

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education, and skills. Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Colorado Pay Range: Minimum $76,430 – Maximum $127,380

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: