Strategic Procurement lead

For more than sixty years, Bruker has been driven by a single idea: to provide the best technological solution for each analytical task. Today, worldwide, more than 8,500 employees in over 90 locations on all continents are focusing their efforts on this permanent challenge. Bruker systems cover a broad spectrum of applications in all fields of research and development and are used in all industrial production processes for the purpose of ensuring quality and process reliability. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, expand its broad base of installed systems, and maintain a strong reputation amongst its customers. As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker remains focused on developing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today’s ever-complex analytical questions. Bruker - Innovation with Integrity.

Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology “BNSM” division is the leader in X-ray metrology / inspection and other tools for the silicon and compound semiconductor industries. As the leading supplier of advanced X-ray solutions to the top semiconductor companies, we have a global presence with offices in Migdal Ha’Emek, Israel, Durham UK and San Jose, US as well as sales and support offices worldwide.

We are seeking a Strategic Procurement lead to join our dynamic team. The strategic procurement lead will play a central role in driving all procurement aspects of R&D and engineering projects, while also serving as a senior professional authority within the purchasing function in Israel. This role involves leading strategic supplier relationships, guiding procurement best practices, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and global partners. The strategic procurement lead will work alongside the head of the purchasing department to implement sourcing strategies, support team activities, and ensure procurement excellence across complex and innovation-driven initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Strategic procurement leadership

• Serve as the professional lead for procurement activities related to R&D and engineering projects
• Ensure early involvement in project planning to align procurement timelines, budgets, and specifications with development goals
• Act as a key partner to R&D, engineering, and project teams to understand technical requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing strategies
• Lead complex procurement initiatives involving high-mix, low-volume items and technical components

Cross-functional and team collaboration

• Support and guide procurement team members in executing purchasing strategies and resolving challenges in their daily work
• Help prioritize and structure procurement activities to meet business needs across multiple functions
• Promote procurement best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement within the team
• Actively contribute to the development of processes, tools, and templates that elevate the department’s efficiency and professionalism

Strategic supplier management

• Build and manage strong relationships with key strategic suppliers, particularly in support of R&D and high-technology projects
• Lead supplier performance reviews, drive corrective actions, and support the evaluation and onboarding of new vendors
• Work closely with suppliers to negotiate terms, improve value, and foster innovation partnerships
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier diversification

Operational procurement execution

• Conduct complex negotiations including framework contracts to secure optimal terms and align with business priorities
• Manage business relationships with key suppliers including but not only, strategic planning supporting business environment changes, QBRs and escalations

Data analysis and continuous improvement

• Analyze procurement performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs, improve lead times, and enhance supplier performance
• Contribute to the development of dashboards and reporting tools to track procurement KPIs

Job requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably in technology, engineering, or multidisciplinary equipment production environments
• Previous experience in direct team management – an advantage
• Managerial & leadership skills
• Strong background in supporting or leading procurement for R&D/engineering-driven projects
• Experience in strategic supplier management and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of global sourcing, logistics, and import/export processes
• High-level interpersonal and collaboration skills across disciplines and cultures
• Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP experience (SAP/Priority) is an advantage
• High level of English proficiency – mandatory