Supplier & Commercial Relations Manager- Automotive (Mid-Junior Role)

A leading and well-established automotive importer, representing major international manufacturers of trucks and buses, is looking for a Supplier & Commercial Relations Manager to join its team.

This is a junior-mid level position designed for someone at an early stage of their career in the automotive industry, looking to take a meaningful step forward. Ideal for a Product Manager, Assistant Product Manager, Product Specialist, or Project Manager from the automotive field who’s ready to grow into a broader, more international commercial role. You’ll be working closely with senior management and leading global manufacturers, combining product, commercial, and international supplier relations in one dynamic role.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage day-to-day communication and commercial relations with global vehicle manufacturers – building strong, long-term partnerships.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact between the company and its suppliers.
• Represent the company in international exhibitions and supplier events; host supplier visits in Israel and travel abroad several times a year.
• Oversee the vehicle ordering process- analyzing needs, defining volumes and configurations, and assisting in price negotiations (together with the CEO).
• Support the import process up to customs clearance, including coordination with the Ministry of Transport and the Standards Institute.
• Continuously analyze market trends and competitors to adapt and localize products for the Israeli market.
• Collaborate with Sales and Technical teams to evaluate and implement requested product changes.

This is a Full-time, on-site role based in Rishon LeZion.

Competitive junior-level salary + company car.

Who You Are:

• 1–3 years of experience in the automotive industry – mandatory.
• Commercial mindset, with experience working with suppliers or customers.
• High-level English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from senior professionals.
• Ideal for someone who started as an Assistant or Product Specialist and is ready for a bigger, more independent role.