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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.\nOur 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.\nResponsibilities\nExecutes 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.\nExecute purchase requisitions and purchase orders for production materials, tooling, chemicals, packaging, and MRO items across two assigned tech centers\nOwn and maintain Min/Max replenishment settings for manufacturing consumables, adjusting to real-time demand and supply signals\nProcure specialty and hazardous chemicals, coordinating supplier qualification, SDS/compliance documentation, and hazmat shipping requirements with EHS\nRun day-to-day domestic and international sourcing transactions, including expedited or non-standard buys when standard lead times can't meet production needs\nWork directly with suppliers to resolve same-day/same-week issues: availability, lead time, pricing discrepancies, quality holds, and shipping/logistics problems\nCoordinate shipment tracking, special handling (including hazardous materials), and expediting to protect critical production schedules\nInvestigate and clear AP mismatches, invoice discrepancies, and credit holds that are blocking material receipt, escalating to Finance when needed\nPartner with Engineering, EHS, Maintenance, and Operations to enable new or specialized materials (chemicals in particular) for production use\nApply basic root-cause problem-solving to recurring supply interruptions and implement fixes that hold\nJuggle multiple open issues and stakeholders at once, keeping trackers current and driving each to closure\nMaintain shared tracking tools/logs for part transfers, chemical procurement status, and open material issues\nGive status updates in daily/weekly procurement and operations review meetings, flagging risks early\nAct as the go-to tactical contact for planners, buyers, material coordinators, and manufacturing leadership at both tech centers\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience\n3-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment\nWorking knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, MRO processes, and direct supplier coordination\nExperience procuring chemicals or other regulated materials, including basic familiarity with SDS and EHS coordination\nAbility to independently resolve day-to-day issues across Operations, Finance, and Engineering\nComfortable managing a high volume of concurrent, time-sensitive tasks across two locations\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting precision machining, plating, hermetics, or advanced electronics manufacturing\nFamiliarity with international shipping/logistics and customs basics\nExperience resolving AP holds or invoice-matching issues with Finance\nAdvanced Excel skills for tracking and reporting across multiple sites\nExperience in low-volume, high-mix or NPI manufacturing environments\nExposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or A3 problem-solving methods\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.\nColorado Springs, CO Pay Range: MIN $60,00.00 - MAX $101,000.00\nCareers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***\nExecutes 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. 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