Procurement Manager – Defense

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?

Skapion is building the Native Counter-Swarm Platform from scratch. We don’t wait for the threat to set the pace. We move first.

• Take the initiative. No legacy and no bureaucracy. You help shape how procurement is built and run.
• Direct influence. A small team where your sourcing decisions directly affect the platform and the schedule.
• Move fast. Work side by side with engineering and leadership, from first demand to delivery.
• Build the foundation. Supplier base and processes are still being built. You help create the supply chain a fast-growing company will run on.
• Backed to win. Well-funded, with HQ in Washington, D.C. and R&D in Ramat Gan.

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.

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).

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.