A fast-growing medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative devices for endovascular interventional procedures. We are looking for an experienced Planner / Buyer to join our Operations team and take end-to-end ownership of material planning and purchasing, making sure production always has the materials it needs while keeping inventory levels balanced and healthy. This role combines planning and hands-on purchasing activities in a dynamic, regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
LOCATION: Yokneam, Israel
SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the material planning process end to end: translate demand forecasts and production plans into a procurement and material supply plan, based on inventory levels, lead times, reorder points, and safety stock
* Set up the MRP process in Priority ERP, maintain it, and take full control of its ongoing operation and outputs
* Execute purchasing activities, including issuing purchase orders, following up on deliveries, and ensuring on-time supply
* Monitor inventory levels and incoming deliveries, proactively identifying shortages, delays, and supply risks while preventing excess inventory
* Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, develop a broad supplier base with alternative sources, and maintain competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
* Collaborate with R&D during NPI and design transfer activities, including defining purchasing needs for new products and identifying suitable suppliers
* Work closely with the Finance team on invoice approvals, purchase order matching, and resolving supplier payment issues
* Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams
* Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant regulatory and quality requirements for the medical device industry
* Leverage AI tools for advanced analysis, automation, and continuous improvement of planning and purchasing processes
Requirements: * Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field - required
* 3-5 years of experience in planning and purchasing roles - Must
* Previous experience in a medical device manufacturing company - required
* Proven hands-on experience with Priority ERP, including MRP setup and maintenance - required
* Proven experience translating demand forecasts into material and procurement plans - Must
* Proven ability to use AI tools for advanced analysis and automation - required
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with experience managing a broad base of suppliers and subcontractors - required
* Working knowledge of international import and export logistics, including air and sea freight, express shipments, and Incoterms-required
* High level of English, both written and spoken - Must
* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong systems-oriented approach
* Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and perform under tight timelines
* Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach when working with internal and external stakeholders
* A winner with a can-do mindset who takes full ownership, removes any obstacle, and creatively drives system -wide change
This position is open to all candidates.