Operations & Supply Chain

Kela is a secure, open platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in service of Western defense. Designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators, Kela ensures the West meets today’s frontline challenges and evolves with tomorrow’s innovations.

At Kela , we don’t just buy parts; we build the resilient backbone of Western defense. As our Ops & Supply Chain, you will take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain, from the initial ARO (After Receipt of Order) milestones to the final delivery at our Gan Shomron facility.

We are looking for a proactive project leader who can scale our procurement operations, drive cross-functional NPI readiness, manage complex timelines, and ensure that our production lines never skip a beat.

• The position involves on-site work in one of our sites- Gan Shomron**
  
  

• Lead the procurement and logistics for high-precision mechanical, electronic, and fiber-optic components.
• Act as the primary supply chain interface for New Product Introduction. Partner closely with Engineering and R&D to manage the seamless transition from prototype to mass production, ensuring BOM maturity, timeline adherence, and Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) readiness.
• Drive procurement milestones for pilot runs and first article inspections (FAI), proactively mitigating risks on custom or unproven components before full-scale manufacturing begins.
• Identify and vet key global suppliers (TI, Molex, JST, etc.) and manage the end-to-end relationship lifecycle in our CRM and ERP platforms.
• Take ownership of the Critical Raw Materials strategy, ensuring our BOM is resilient against global shortages and compliant with international sourcing regulations.
• Implement and manage the procurement, inventory, and vendor-facing modules in our Priority/CRM systems, ensuring 100% data integrity.
• Proactively identify supply chain bottlenecks and develop "Plan B" sourcing strategies for long-lead items.
• Oversee international shipping and ensure compliance with defense-related trade regulations (ITAR, TAA, and DFARS).
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement within a high-tech or defense manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of managing supply chain deliverables for NPI projects. Strong project management capabilities to align cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Operations) around critical launch dates.
• Power-user level experience with Priority and established CRM systems for vendor and contract management.
• Deep understanding of Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Acts and their impact on global defense electronics.
• Proven track record in international procurement, including managing Far-East and U.S.-based supply chains.
• A "closer" mentality, owning the ability to negotiate complex contracts, pricing, and lead times with major global vendors.
• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Native-level Hebrew and excellent professional English (verbal and written).
  
  

• Experience in building a supply chain from "scratch" in a rapid-growth environment.
• Background in specialized electronics (Semiconductors/Connectors) and TAA-compliant sourcing.
• Formal project management certification (e.g., PMP) or deep familiarity with Agile/Stage-Gate NPI methodologies.