Global Aerospace Procurement Manager - Strategy & Suppliers

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

Job summary

Gilat Satellite Networks, including its Gilat Stellar Blu division, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and material availability across operations. You will manage the Buyers team and drive supply continuity, cost and inventory improvements to support business growth.

Collaborating with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management, you will mitigate supply chain risks, optimize supplier relationships, and drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience.
• Proven experience managing procurement/buying teams.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience managing procurement activities in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Experience with SAP – a big advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier delivery performance and material availability to ensure uninterrupted production and customer commitments.
• Develop supplier performance management processes including scorecards, business reviews, recovery plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support production execution and future demand requirements.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and customer delivery commitments.
• Drive procurement KPIs, including supplier OTD, cost reduction, and others.

Skills

Procurement

Team management

Global sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Gilat Satellite Networks, including its Gilat Stellar Blu division, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and material availability across operations. You will manage the Buyers team and drive supply continuity, cost and inventory improvements to support business growth.

Collaborating with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management, you will mitigate supply chain risks, optimize supplier relationships, and drive