Global Category Manager

Job title: Global Category Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic procurement categories and a portfolio of local and global suppliers.
• Lead sourcing activities, tenders, supplier evaluation and supplier onboarding processes.
• Conduct commercial negotiations and manage agreements and contracts with suppliers in Israel and internationally.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Business Units.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, supplier performance improvements and risk mitigation activities.
• Monitor market trends, technological developments and sourcing opportunities.
• Conduct regular visits to suppliers in Israel and occasional international business travel.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a global industrial company.

• Experience in Direct Procurement of technical and physical products.

• Experience working with suppliers in fields such as electrical systems, electronics, mechanical products, hydraulics or multidisciplinary technical systems.

• Proven experience managing commercial negotiations, contracts and supplier relationships locally and globally.

• Excellent English communication skills, including contract negotiations and business discussions.

• Experience working with ERP systems.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills, influence, resilience and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree is an advantage.

• Division

• Orbia Precision Agriculture Netafim

Location

Kibbutz Magal, Israel

Remote status Hybrid

Employment type Full-time

Employment level Professionals