Purchasing Supervisor (Onsite in Israel)

Overview:

For more than sixty years, Bruker has been driven by a single idea: to provide the best technological solution for each analytical task. Today, worldwide, more than 8,500 employees in over 90 locations on all continents are focusing their efforts on this permanent challenge. Bruker systems cover a broad spectrum of applications in all fields of research and development and are used in all industrial production processes for the purpose of ensuring quality and process reliability. Bruker continues to build upon its extensive range of products and solutions, expand its broad base of installed systems, and maintain a strong reputation amongst its customers. As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker remains focused on developing state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today’s ever-complex analytical questions. Bruker - Innovation with Integrity.

Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology “BNSM” division is the leader in X-ray metrology / inspection and other tools for the silicon and compound semiconductor industries. As the leading supplier of advanced X-ray solutions to the top semiconductor companies, we have a global presence with offices in Migdal Ha’Emek, Israel, Durham UK and San Jose, US as well as sales and support offices worldwide.

We are seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The Supervisor will play a central role in driving all procurement aspects of R&D and engineering projects, while also serving as a senior professional authority within the purchasing function in Israel.

The Supervisor will also function as a Buyer with its own workload, focused on standard procurement work, issuing PO’s and tracking deliveries This role involves leading strategic supplier relationships, guiding procurement best practices, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and global partners. The strategic procurement lead will work alongside the head of the purchasing department to implement sourcing strategies, support team activities, and ensure procurement excellence across complex and innovation-driven initiatives. The Supervisor will also function as a Buyer, focused on standard procurement work, issuing PO’s and tracking deliveries.

Responsibilities:

Procurement leadership

Serve as the professional lead for procurement activities related to R&D and engineering projects
Ensure early involvement in project planning to align procurement timelines, budgets, and specifications with development goals
Act as a key partner to R&D, engineering, and project teams to understand technical requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing strategies

Cross-functional and team collaboration

Support and guide procurement team members in executing purchasing strategies and resolving challenges in their daily work
Supervises daily buying activities, ensures PO execution, and addresses transactional issues affecting material availability and production timelines.
Help prioritize and structure procurement activities to meet business needs across multiple functions
Promote procurement best practices, standardization, and continuous improvement within the team
Actively contribute to the development of processes, tools, and templates that elevate the department’s efficiency and professionalism
First Buyer support, PR/PO aging management, issue resolution, SOP enforcement, and first-level stakeholder support

Strategic supplier management

Build and manage strong relationships with key strategic suppliers, particularly in support of R&D and high-technology projects
Lead supplier performance reviews, drive corrective actions, and support the evaluation and onboarding of new vendors
Work closely with suppliers to negotiate terms, improve value, and foster innovation partnerships
Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier diversification

Data analysis and continuous improvement

Analyse procurement performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement
Lead initiatives to reduce costs, improve lead times, and enhance supplier performance
Contribute to the development of dashboards and reporting tools to track procurement KPIs

Buyer responsibilities

Executes tactical purchasing and planning activities for specific sites or global demand
Balances supply and demand
Ensures timely material delivery
Handle MRP issues
Daily PO management
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in technology, engineering, or multidisciplinary equipment production environments
Previous experience in direct team management – an advantage
Managerial & leadership skills
Strong background in supporting or leading procurement for R&D/engineering-driven projects
Experience in strategic supplier management and contract negotiation
Knowledge of global sourcing, logistics, and import/export processes
High-level interpersonal and collaboration skills across disciplines and cultures
Excellent analytical, planning, and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP experience (SAP/Priority) is an advantage
High level of English proficiency – mandatory