Material Procurement Program Specialist

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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. Keysight’s Precision Meso-scale Technology Center (PMTC) located in Santa Rosa, CA exists to provide precision machined components that enable the capabilities of Keysight’s industry leading electronic measurement equipment. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Material Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations in a precision machining environment. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and consumables are available to support production activities. The Material Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining flow on the shopfloor, minimizing downtime, and enabling machinists and engineers to stay focused on execution.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production support, warehouse, or material coordination
Experience working in a shopfloor environment with direct support to production operations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions (Oracle preferred)
Ability to maintain accuracy, traceability, and control of inventory and WIP
Comfortable with physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking for extended periods, and working in a production environment
Experience operating or ability to be certified on forklifts and material handling equipment
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with machinists, supervisors, planning, and engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience in precision machining environments
Familiarity with WIP tracking, production scheduling, and material flow concepts
Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Ensure all materials (raw, WIP, consumables) are available, staged, and ready ahead of production jobs to prevent downtime
Support daily production priorities and respond quickly to material shortages or urgent shopfloor needs
Maintain a strong presence on the shopfloor and warehouse, partnering with machinists and supervisors to remove material-related blockers
Receive, inspect, store, and organize materials; maintain a clean, structured, and efficient warehouse
Manage inventory including cycle counts, reconciliation, labeling, and traceability to ensure high inventory accuracy
Execute accurate transactions in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and maintain alignment between physical inventory and system data
Track and move WIP between operations as necessary to maintain continuous production flow
Coordinate kitting, staging, and replenishment aligned to the production schedule
Proactively identify and escalate material risks, shortages, or delays; support expediting of critical jobs
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely transport materials
Identify and implement improvements in material flow, staging, and warehouse organization to reduce downtime