Senior Strategic Buyer – IT

 Main responsibilities: 
·Develop Categories strategy to increase Netafim’s ability to leverage volume
globally. 
· Lead successfully global procurement initiatives. 
· Establish integrated ways of working with other BUs across the board. 
· Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the stakeholders to understand Categories pain points, opportunities, and influence Categories strategies. 
· Conduct supply market research to provide Categories intelligence and benchmarks on industry dynamics, trends, and best practices. 
· Develop and coordinate all sourcing activities for the Categories, including directing and approving competitive bidding processes. 
· Develop effective supplier negotiation plans and strategies. 
  
Qualifications: 
· Bachelor’s Degree. MBA may be an advantage. 
· At least 5 years experience in IT Procurement within a large matrix organization – mandatory. 
· Deep understanding of IT Procurement management in high and global scale. 
Functional Skills: 
· Develop commercial strategy based on experience and best in class practices. 
· Strong negotiation skills and proved vast experience in managing negotiations with word’s leading vendors. 
· Demonstrated ability leading cross-functional matrix support functions and working in the Multicultural environment. 
· Managing global-scale multiple projects, as a commercial lead, including delivering quantifiable results. 
· Excellent English communication and presentation skills – written and verbal – in both Hebrew and English 
· Strong Interpersonal/Relationship Management Skills – highly important 
· Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking. 
· Excellent supplier negotiation and conflict management skills.