Materials Buyer

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Executes day-to-day tactical procurement and materials-availability activities across two manufacturing tech centers, with dedicated responsibility for chemical procurement and related compliance coordination. This role owns the transactional and expediting workload that keeps production running: purchase orders, replenishment, supplier firefighting, and AP/invoice resolution, while serving as the front-line point of contact between planners, buyers, suppliers, and site operations. Success in this role is measured by material availability, on-time issue resolution, and smooth day-to-day execution rather than long-term sourcing strategy or contract negotiation.

• Execute purchase requisitions and purchase orders for production materials, tooling, chemicals, packaging, and MRO items across two assigned tech centers

• Own and maintain Min/Max replenishment settings for manufacturing consumables, adjusting to real-time demand and supply signals

• Procure specialty and hazardous chemicals, coordinating supplier qualification, SDS/compliance documentation, and hazmat shipping requirements with EHS

• Run day-to-day domestic and international sourcing transactions, including expedited or non-standard buys when standard lead times can't meet production needs

• Work directly with suppliers to resolve same-day/same-week issues: availability, lead time, pricing discrepancies, quality holds, and shipping/logistics problems

• Coordinate shipment tracking, special handling (including hazardous materials), and expediting to protect critical production schedules

• Investigate and clear AP mismatches, invoice discrepancies, and credit holds that are blocking material receipt, escalating to Finance when needed

• Partner with Engineering, EHS, Maintenance, and Operations to enable new or specialized materials (chemicals in particular) for production use

• Apply basic root-cause problem-solving to recurring supply interruptions and implement fixes that hold

• Juggle multiple open issues and stakeholders at once, keeping trackers current and driving each to closure

• Maintain shared tracking tools/logs for part transfers, chemical procurement status, and open material issues

• Give status updates in daily/weekly procurement and operations review meetings, flagging risks early

• Act as the go-to tactical contact for planners, buyers, material coordinators, and manufacturing leadership at both tech centers

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• 3-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, MRO processes, and direct supplier coordination

• Experience procuring chemicals or other regulated materials, including basic familiarity with SDS and EHS coordination

• Ability to independently resolve day-to-day issues across Operations, Finance, and Engineering

• Comfortable managing a high volume of concurrent, time-sensitive tasks across two locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting precision machining, plating, hermetics, or advanced electronics manufacturing

• Familiarity with international shipping/logistics and customs basics

• Experience resolving AP holds or invoice-matching issues with Finance

• Advanced Excel skills for tracking and reporting across multiple sites

• Experience in low-volume, high-mix or NPI manufacturing environments

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or A3 problem-solving methods

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Colorado Springs, CO Pay Range: MIN $60,00.00 - MAX $101,000.00

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