Supply Chain Specialist

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

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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. The Supply Chain Specialist supports advanced manufacturing operations for Keysight’s Technology Centers. This role is responsible for end‑to-end procurement execution, supplier coordination, materials readiness, and issue resolution within complex, low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environments. This role requires strong judgment, independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and external suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and rapid resolution of issues impacting production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles supporting manufacturing operations
Strong working knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, MRO processes, and supplier coordination
Experience working in regulated or high‑complexity manufacturing environments
Demonstrated ability to independently resolve issues across functional boundaries (Operations, Finance, Engineering)
Experience applying structured problem‑solving and managing work that requires coordination across multiple stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting precision machining, plating, hermetics, or advanced electronics manufacturing
Familiarity with international sourcing and logistics
Experience navigating Accounts Payable or finance issues that impact supplier payments
Advanced Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and reporting
Prior experience in low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing or NPI environments
Exposure to formal project management or continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, A3, or similar)

Responsibilities

Execute purchase requisitions and purchase orders for production materials, tooling, chemicals, packaging, and MRO items across multiple manufacturing centers
Manage Min/Max replenishment strategies to ensure adequate availability of manufacturing consumables
Support domestic and international sourcing activities, including expedited and non‑standard procurement methods when required to meet production needs
Work directly with suppliers to resolve availability, lead time, pricing, quality, and logistics challenges, often under tight timelines
Coordinate shipments, special handling requirements, and logistics activities to support critical production schedules and deadlines
Investigate and resolve Accounts Payable, invoice matching, credit hold, and payment issues that impede material flow, escalating when standard processes are insufficient
Support part transfers between manufacturing sites by ensuring tooling, materials, packaging, and readiness requirements are met
Procure and enable specialized manufacturing materials in coordination with Engineering, EHS, Maintenance, and Operations teams
Apply structured problem‑solving approaches to diagnose supply chain issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
Manage and execute work that spans multiple stakeholders and functions, prioritizing tasks, tracking actions, and driving issues to closure
Maintain and update shared tracking tools and documentation related to part transfers, material readiness, and procurement status
Participate in procurement and supply chain review meetings, providing clear status updates, issue visibility, and follow‑through on action items
Provide leadership and operational support for critical procurement activities across sites and functions
Serve as a trusted partner to planners, buyers, material coordinators, and manufacturing leadership