Indirect Procurement Category Leader

Power the Future with us!

SolarEdge (NASDAQ: SEDG), is a global leader in high-performance smart energy technology, with over 5000 employees, offices in 34 countries, and millions of products installed in over 133 countries. Our diverse product offering comprises intelligent solar inverters, battery storage, backup systems, EV charging, and complete home energy management ecosystems.

By leveraging world-class engineering capabilities and with a relentless focus on innovation, we strive to create a world where clean, green energy from the sun is the primary source of power for our homes, businesses, and just about everywhere we thrive.

We are looking for an experienced procurement Technology Category Lead who will partner with Technology departments’ stakeholders to contribute to ensuring the on-time delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives, identify and mitigate commercial risks, and ensure compliance with Indirect Procurement Policy & processes.

What will you be doing:

Support Technology departments on the development of supplier strategy, sourcing options and commercial models across the Technology cost base.
Align with Technology departments Project Managers and managers to lead and ensure a proper procurement process of goods and services, and to meet the project timeline and target costs
Lead, direct & execute relevant procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking & competitive tenders in line with the Organization’s Indirect Procurement policies.
Develop, own and manage specific RFPs and associated procurement processes and deliverables
Manage relationship with key suppliers, including support for SRM across the technology supplier base.
Take proactive and flexible approach as business needs evolve
Additional projects as required by the Indirect Procurement Manager

Requirements:

BA / BSc in business, finance, or other related field - must
At least 5 years’ experience as a purchasing leader - a must
Experience in technology procurement
Experience of contracting models
Experience of managing outsourced relationships
Strong understanding of contract law (including SaaS contracts)
Demonstrable experience of leading projects
Advanced Excel skills
Proven negotiation skills
Proven experience in developing productive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Work collaboratively within the Indirect Procurement team
Hands-on experience with global ERP systems, such as Priority, Oracle
Fluent English

Country:
Israel

City:
Herzliya