Global Commodity Representative

				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:

* Establish a network of commodity team members representing the various manufacturing and New Product Introduction sites. Serve as the mentor / primary contact for Global Commodity Management on Lower Level Materials (LLM) and Assurance Of Supply (AOS) escalations. 
* Investigate, define, document and lead the implementation of Commodity Strategy to meet the current and future needs of our businesses & establish a supply chain that provides competitive advantage
* Lead in the identification, assessment, and selection of suppliers to meet existing and emerging business needs. Establish and execute exit strategies when necessary.
* Establish appropriate supplier relationship models which best match R&D / manufacturing footprint and business needs in-line with the capabilities of the suppliers 
*  Establish and maintain close working relationships with senior management levels both internal and outside suppliers

* Initiate and negotiate contracts for assigned commodities. With the aid of financial and risk analysis techniques to develop a strategy for conducting business negotiations and managing the contracts on an ongoing basis

* Develop a cost effective and flexible NPI proto-type solution that allows the PL/businesses to predict their costs and meet Product Life Cycle & Gross Margin goals

* Deploy a range of performance measures with goals and control limits. Review and publish these measures regularly. Utilize MOR & TQRDCBE methodology to monitor and manage the performance of strategic/core suppliers. 
* Lead Commodity Team in soliciting Business Continuity Plan (BCP) survey completion by Suppliers, including performing the BCP scoring

* Maintain a broad knowledge of the latest industry/supplier/technology trends and procurement practices and their potential impact on business plans

* Maintain close linkages with key contacts across all Groups and works towards common goals when possible

* Work with the suppliers to achieve GCM cost reduction objectives

Qualifications:

* Bachelors or University Degree (Business, Engineering) or equivalent.
* Minimal 2-3 years relevant / strong experience / knowledge of Procurement or Supply Chain
* Discreet and able to handle private and confidential information
* Capability to deal efficiently and effectively with Suppliers
* Proficient with statistics and data analysis (familiar with coding Microsoft SharePoint applications)
* Produce high quality work - good accuracy, effective and consistent
* Good command of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Advanced Excel (VBA / Macros) and PowerPoint
* Effective in communicating and collaborating with internal and external people
* A team player & strong inter-personal skill
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Must)

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