Orbia
Orbia
Orbia is a global manufacturing company developing specialty materials and infrastructure for critical applications in water management, food security, decarbonization, healthcare, industrial production, data centers, and connectivity. Its businesses include Polymer Solutions through Alphagary, Connectivity Solutions through Dura-Line, and Fluor & Energy Materials. Orbia supplies polymers, fluorinated materials, energy-related products, and connectivity systems, including components for irrigation networks, medical inhaler propellants, and data center infrastructure. The company’s strategy combines materials innovation, infrastructure development, and sustainability to address large-scale global challenges.

Global Category Manager, Strategic Procurement

Lead strategic procurement for Netafim’s global water and irrigation solutions by managing suppliers, negotiations, contracts, sourcing, and cost-reduction programs.

Description

  • Oversee strategic procurement categories and local and international supplier portfolios
  • Direct sourcing projects, tenders, supplier assessments, and onboarding
  • Negotiate commercial terms and administer supplier agreements and contracts in Israel and overseas
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and business units
  • Deliver cost savings, stronger supplier performance, and procurement risk reduction
  • Track market developments, emerging technologies, and new sourcing opportunities
  • Visit suppliers regularly in Israel and travel internationally for business when required

Requirements

  • Experience working for a global industrial organization
  • Background in direct procurement of technical and physical products
  • Experience sourcing electrical systems, electronics, mechanical products, hydraulics, or multidisciplinary technical systems
  • Demonstrated success managing commercial negotiations, contracts, and supplier relationships across local and global markets
  • Strong English communication skills for contract negotiations and business discussions
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a globally distributed team
  • Strong relationship-building, influencing, resilience, and stakeholder management skills
  • A bachelor’s degree is advantageous

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