Material Program Manager

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.

• Serve as the primary procurement focal point for assigned Product Lines and Contract Manufacturers, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution across stakeholders.
• Lead critical material management activities by providing timely supply risk updates, driving Assurance of Supply (AoS) escalations, and coordinating mitigation plans with cross-functional teams.
• Represent Procurement in Product Line operational reviews and task force meetings, providing material status, risk assessments, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Product Line, engineering, planners, and procurement to identify and qualify alternative parts that minimize supply disruption and support business continuity.
• Manage open market sourcing and Value Engineering activities to secure supply for constrained materials while balancing cost, quality, and compliance.
• Review and manage Contract Manufacturer premium requests and open market purchase justifications, ensuring compliance with procurement governance and approval requirements.
• Partner with planners and Contract Manufacturers to review allocation strategies, optimize spare inventory, and maximize material availability to support AoS requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, material planning, or sourcing within a manufacturing or semiconductor environment.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage critical material shortages, drive escalations, and coordinate recovery plans across multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with premium purchasing, open market sourcing, and procurement governance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Self-driven, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting business objectives.
• Knowledge of semiconductor or high-tech electronics supply chain operations is highly desirable.

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