Global Aerospace Procurement Manager

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilat Stellar Blu, a subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and material availability across its operations. The role involves managing the Buyers team, ensuring supply continuity and driving cost and inventory improvements through strong supplier partnerships.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to optimize production and future demand, while

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of procurement/purchasing experience.
• Proven experience leading procurement or buying teams.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience managing procurement in highly regulated manufacturing (aerospace/defense).
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and commercial negotiations.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• SAP experience is a big advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier delivery performance and material availability to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Develop supplier performance management processes (scorecards, reviews, recovery plans, improvements).
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Program Management to support production and demand.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive procurement KPIs, including supplier on-time-delivery and cost reduction.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier management

Global sourcing

Negotiations

Supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Gilat Stellar Blu, a subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and material availability across its operations. The role involves managing the Buyers team, ensuring supply continuity and driving cost and inventory improvements through strong supplier partnerships.

You will collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to optimize production and future demand, while