Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for an excellent Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to join our team in Israel.

The position is hybrid - 4 days a week from the office, and 1 day from home.

Direct Manager: Supply Chain Manger

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, including monitoring inventory levels and issuing purchase orders.
Maintain daily communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and continuity of supply.
Lead cross-functional discussions to align purchasing plans with production and demand requirements.
Build strong relationships with suppliers to improve performance, responsiveness, and reliability.

Inventory Planning & Forecasting

Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock balance.
Implement plans and actions to prevent shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
Support demand planning and collaborate closely with planning and warehouse teams.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization

Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across the supply base.
Develop and qualify alternative (second-source) suppliers to mitigate risk and enhance flexibility.
Establish and improve purchasing processes and workflows for both ongoing production and new product introductions (NPI).

Engineering & R&D Support

Source specialized and custom components for engineering and product development projects.
Ensure timely procurement to support project milestones and accelerate development timelines.

Supplier Quality & Performance

Support supplier qualification processes in collaboration with QA.
Drive supplier improvement initiatives and corrective action plans as needed.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and ensure compliance with company standards.

Logistics & Trade Operations

Support import and export activities, including coordination of inbound components and outbound medical device shipments.
Work with logistics partners to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transportation.
Ensure documentation and processes meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
2 years of experience in purchasing / supply chain / logistics
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Experience working in a manufacturing environment (medical devices – advantage)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Fluent in English
Medical devices or pharmaceuticals experience – advantage.
Hands-on experience with global ERP software Experience (SAP – advantage)
Import export experience – advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Personality:

At LTS, we value collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

We're looking for individuals who can:

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively, positive attitude.
Accountability: Take ownership of challenges, uphold standards, can do attitude.
Customer Focus: Exceed internal and external customer needs.
Innovation: Create new opportunities with enthusiasm and passion.