Supplier Relationship Manager

Overview

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 is seeking a highly motivated, results‑driven Supplier Relationship Manager to support Ongoing Production
, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Procurement activities for our precision manufacturing centers within Keysight.

This role focuses on managing and developing strategic external suppliers that provide unique, custom mechanical, and electrical components critical to Keysight’s internal manufacturing operations. These components support Keysight products across multiple markets including 5G, semiconductor test, aerospace and defense, and automotive
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The position plays a hands‑on role in ensuring suppliers are capable, responsive, and aligned to Keysight’s technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements, particularly during NPI ramps and ongoing production support
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• Serve as the primary supply chain interface between Keysight precision manufacturing, engineering, and external suppliers supporting production and NPI programs.
• Manage supplier relationships end‑to‑end
  , including:
  • Commercial negotiations (pricing, lead times, capacity commitments) through Supply Agreements and Confidential Disclosure Agreements
  • Ongoing performance management (delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost)
  • Supplier capability and capacity assessments
• Support NPI execution by coordinating supplier readiness for new designs, prototype builds, and production ramps, ensuring alignment to engineering and manufacturing timelines.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and Global Procurement to resolve supply issues and drive alignment across functions.
• Lead or support supplier selection and sourcing activities
  , including RFQs, cost analysis, and technical reviews in collaboration with engineering.
• Own and manageb>
  
  MRO Sourcing as well as tactical procurement related to these materials and services.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks related to capacity constraints, quality concerns, or schedule impacts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers focused on:
  • Lead‑time reduction
  • Cost improvement
  • Quality and yield enhancement
  • Process standardization for NPI execution
• Participate in or lead process improvement efforts within the procurement and NPI workflow, including documentation, standard work, and cross‑site alignment.
• Support multi‑site and global operations
  , coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders across different time zones as needed.

• This is an on‑site role based at Keysight’s Colorado Springs facility
  , with daily in‑person collaboration required with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain partners.
• The role requires a strong on‑site presence to effectively support rapid issue resolution, production builds, and supplier coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance
  , or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or supplier management roles, preferably in a manufacturing or NPI environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or SAP) supporting production and NPI workflows.
• Experience interacting directly with suppliers, including:
  • Quotation and lead‑time management
  • Cost, quality, and delivery discussions
  • Participation in supplier negotiations
• Understanding of commercial contracting concepts
  , including Statements of…