Purchasing Buyer

Responsible for the procurement process of goods and services, including but not limited to:

• Managing supplier relationships (SRM)
• Identifying sources and procurement requirements
• Verifying alignment between demand data and supplier agreements
• Evaluating the need for cataloging, purchase history, and commercial terms, with emphasis on procurement options and final pricing
• Analyzing price quotations and selecting the preferred alternative
• Negotiating to maximize terms with suppliers
• Collaborating on the preparation of legal agreements, in coordination with the legal department, when necessary
• Identifying and searching for alternative suppliers/solutions
• Managing and tracking supply stages until order closure
• Providing backup support to category purchasers in the field when needed

Skills and abilities:

• Academic degree – mandatory (fields of Economics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Business Administration – an advantage)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement – mandatory
• Certified procurement courses – an advantage
• Experience and familiarity with legal procurement agreements
• Experience in scientific or technical procurement – an advantage
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong negotiation skills
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Full proficiency in Hebrew and English, both written and spoken
• Excellent interpersonal communication and high service orientation