Procurement Specialist - Stuttgart

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Overview:

Keysight is on 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 powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight.

We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support business objectives
  • Drive supply base optimization and supply chain strategies in procurement strategies
  • Perform and lead in a variety of procurement and material management activities that include supplier quotations, supplier selection, cost negotiations, lead time management, material purchasing and planning, sub-contractor management, supplier performance evaluation, safety stock management, inventory planning and management, business continuity planning, part expediting, delivery and payment resolution
  • Conduct cost analysis to support decision making for existing, new projects and initiatives
  • Establish strong collaboration and develop partnership with product management, engineering, marketing, service, strategic sourcing manager to formulate strategies surrounding all products for supplier engagement and total internal buy-in to win customer orders and close deals
  • Provide input on risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management and operation strategies

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Master Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with experience in strategic procurement
  • Fluent in written and spoken German is a must-requirement
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Strong teamwork skills in collaborating with suppliers, partner legal compliance and internationally based teams
  • Possess knowledge of total cost ownership analysis, risk management, responsible sourcing and supplier relations management
  • Excellent analytic skills and detailed oriented
  • Excellent communication skills, including presentation and negotiation abilities
  • Strong in project management skills
  • Creative, fast and able to adapt changes and challenges and transform and identify new opportunities

Careers Privacy Statement

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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