Head of Operations and Procurement Planning

We are looking for a Head of Operations and Procurement Planning to lead supply chain planning teams at IAI’s Aviation Group Manufacturing Technologies Division.

The position includes:

• Managing teams responsible for planning raw materials, hardware, tools, chemicals, and consumables
• Utilizing advanced planning tools to build forecasts, procurement plans, and manage shortages for production lines
• Overseeing cross-organizational events and analyzing processes to improve interfaces with Finance, Logistics, Procurement, and business units
• Managing framework agreement suppliers with an emphasis on supplier development to enhance competitiveness, cost-efficiency, and material availability
• Leading improvement and optimization initiatives in operations processes while responding to ongoing business needs

What we’re looking for:

• Israeli citizenship – required

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Economics, or Business

Administration

• At least 7 years of experience in operations and procurement

• At least 1 year of experience managing a team

• Proven experience managing procurement processes valued at ~10M ILS

• High-level English – reading, writing, and speaking – required

• At least 3 years of experience in procurement planning and inventory management using

advanced tools

Advantages:

• Master’s degree

• Strong leadership and team motivation skills

• Strategic thinking, analytical abilities, business acumen, and change leadership skills

• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Hebrew and English

• Experience in matrix management

• Creativity, initiative, and a proactive approach to responsibility and development

• Strong interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and ability to work with internal and external interfaces

• Process-oriented mindset and persuasive communication skills

• Entrepreneurial character with a drive to lead improvements and innovations

• Accountability from end to end

Leadership traits:

• Proven leadership and delegation skills

• System-wide thinking with cross-organizational collaboration

• Ability to shape business and organizational strategies driving technological innovation

• Leadership that promotes and mobilizes cultural and organizational change

• Strong focus on achieving business success

Application deadline:

Applications must be submitted by July 30, 2025, at 16:00.

Submission includes completing the attached questionnaire and meeting the mandatory requirements.

Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview and, if necessary, to additional assessments.

By applying, candidates agree to participate in any required evaluations, including a security clearance process.

The selection committee is not obligated to invite all applicants to interviews or tests, nor to recommend any particular candidate.

This position is open to all genders equally.

Good to know:

IAI’s Aviation Group is a global leader in aerospace, involved in all aspects of the aviation industry—from design and development, through engineering and production of aircraft structures and complete aircraft, to testing and certification. The group also provides high-quality, comprehensive MRO services under one roof, including heavy maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and world-leading passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions, with over 45 years of experience in the field.