Material Procurement Program Specialist

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.

• 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

• 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

Preferred:

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

Pay Range:

USD $61,320.00 - USD $102,200.00 Year

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