Afikim, Israel
Job Description
The Head of Purchasing & Deliveries is responsible for the end-to-end operational lifecycle of our products. This role encompasses strategic sourcing and procurement to ensure production continuity, alongside the management of global logistics and final delivery to our customers. The ideal candidate will be a “hands-on” leader capable of managing complex vendor relationships while ensuring a seamless, compliant, and cost-effective global distribution network.
Position – Reporting to VP Operations
Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
- Vendor Management: Identify, audit, and manage global suppliers for electronics (PCBA), mechanics, and plastics.
- Negotiation & Contracting: Lead commercial negotiations to reduce COGS, improve payment terms, and secure long-term Framework Agreements (MSA).
- NPI & Engineering Interface: Work closely with R&D during New Product Introduction (NPI) to source components that meet technical and budgetary requirements.
- Shortage & Risk Management: Proactively manage the supply chain to mitigate risks associated with component shortages, long lead times, and EOL (End of Life) parts.
Global Deliveries
- Order-to-Cash Ownership: Manage the fulfillment process from sales order receipt to final delivery, ensuring alignment with monthly and quarterly revenue targets.
- Logistics & Freight: Oversee import to Israel (Air, Sea, and Express) and manage relationships with 3PL providers and freight forwarders.
- Trade Compliance: Ensure all shipments adhere to Incoterms 2020, customs regulations, and export control laws (e.g., EAR, ITAR, Dual-Use).
Operational Excellence & Leadership
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of buyers and logistics coordinators.
- ERP Management: Ownership of the Priority environment for purchasing and shipping modules, ensuring 100% data accuracy.
- KPI Performance: Develop and maintain departmental metrics, including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory Turnover, and PPV (Purchase Price Variance).
Required Expertise and Skills
- B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Management, Mechanical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field – Required.
- MBA – A significant advantage.
- Professional Experience: 10+ years in Purchasing/Delivery within a High-Tech multidisciplinary company.
- 5+ years in a management role leading procurement or logistics teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Good knowledge of Priority – Must.
- Advanced Excel skills (Data analysis, Pivot, VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for executive reviews.
- Global Expertise: Deep familiarity with international trade, customs brokerage, and global sourcing strategies.
- Languages: Full professional fluency in English (Written and Verbal) for high-level negotiations.
- Attributes: A strategic thinker with the ability to “roll up sleeves” for problem-solving; excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills