Head of Subcontractors & Procurement

Head of Subcontractors & Procurement | Aviation Group

We are looking for a Head of Subcontractors & Procurement to join the Manufacturing Technologies Plant within IAI’s Aviation Group.

The position includes:

• Leading the Supplier Managers domain and managing suppliers providing parts for military and civil aviation projects
• Managing deliveries, purchase orders, and shipments
• Leading risk mitigation activities and supporting development processes, including PMR, PRR, and RRR reviews with suppliers
• Reporting supply forecasts, risks, and delivery status to logistics and supply chain stakeholders
• Leading the commercial aspects of procurement, including procurement committees and supplier negotiations, with responsibility for cost targets and savings
• Driving ongoing integration and collaboration across all relevant disciplines
• Overall responsibility for the domain’s performance and achievement of KPI targets throughout the supply chain
• Defining objectives and performance metrics for Supplier Managers
• Managing an annual activity portfolio of approximately $100M
• Frequent international travel as part of the role
• Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain Management

Requirements:

• Israeli citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, Logistics, or Economics
• At least 5 years of experience managing subcontractors and supply chains
• At least 3 years of direct people management experience in an organization with more than 500 employees
• At least 3 years of experience negotiating with suppliers across various technologies, including machining, sheet metal, composite materials, and piping
• High level of English proficiency
• Strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications

Additional criteria (advantage):

• Strong technical understanding and previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Leadership criteria:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate authority effectively
• System-level thinking and the ability to collaborate across the organization
• Strong business and results orientation
• Strategic thinking and leadership that drives and engages organizational and cultural change
• Ability to work toward challenging short-term goals and deadlines
• Ability to lead a culture of continuous process improvement and operational efficiency

Good to know

IAI’s Aviation Group is involved in all aspects of the aviation industry, from planning and development, through engineering and manufacturing of aerostructures and complete aircraft, to testing and certification.

The group provides comprehensive maintenance services for aircraft, engines, and components, as well as heavy maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and conversion of commercial and military aircraft. The group also operates one of the world’s leading passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversion services, backed by more than 50 years of experience.