As Procurement Manager, you will run procurement across a broad range of defense projects, reporting directly to the Director of Operations. You will source suppliers, lead commercial negotiations, and build a resilient, flexible supply chain in Israel and abroad, from routine purchase orders to large, complex portfolios. You will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to turn technical requirements into timely deliveries of materials and services. This role suits procurement professionals with a defense background who want real influence over supply chain performance in a growing company.
The Mission:
Your mission is to make sure the right components arrive on time, from the right suppliers, on the right terms, so engineering never waits on the supply chain.
Why Join Skapion?:
Some problems are too urgent to wait. Skapion is a defense-tech company building a Native Counter-Swarm Platform, designed from the ground up to intercept and defeat the threat. We are backed by top-tier investors and recruiting at full steam. Build it from day one. The supplier base is still being built. You help create the supply chain instead of inheriting someone else’s. See your work in the field. Every component you source goes into a system that is tested in live trials and used in real operations. Real, visible impact. In a focused team, your decisions directly affect the platform and the schedule. Growing fast. The people who join now will help set the standard for everything that comes next. If you want to build something that matters, with people who know how, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities:
* Manage end-to-end procurement for components and subsystems in electronics, mechanics, sensors, services, and related areas in an early-stage startup environment, from initial internal demand through end-of-life and disposal.
* Participate in and/or lead negotiations with suppliers in Israel and internationally, including high-value transactions and long-term agreements.
* Identify, qualify, and manage alternative and second-source suppliers to reduce supply chain risk and dependency on single-source vendors.
* Manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, evaluate proposals, and prepare cost-benefit sourcing recommendations and decision packages.
* Work closely with engineering to translate technical requirements into procurement specifications, including long lead-time items and components facing obsolescence or end-of-life (EOL).
* Manage international trade aspects relevant to defense, including import/export activities, export controls (ITAR), end-user/end-country certifications, and related regulatory requirements.
Advantages:
* Familiarity with defense export controls and international trade regulations (ITAR/EAR).
* Experience with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Priority, etc.).
* Knowledge of relevant quality standards (AS9100, MIL-STD).
* Additional languages relevant to global supplier communication.
Requirements: * Proven experience in the defense sector: procurement roles within defense companies, defense contractors, or relevant subcontractors.
* Native-level English for negotiations, contract drafting, and communication with global suppliers.
* Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals on optimal terms.
* Broad technical understanding of electronics, mechanics, and sensors, with the ability to hold detailed technical discussions with engineers.
* Experience identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers in Israel and internationally.
* Engineering background (Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical, or related fields).
This position is open to all candidates.