Operations & Procurement Manager
About The Position
Sentrycs is developing and bringing to market a technology-leading counter-drone solution designed to protect urban environments. Our platform automatically detects, tracks, takes over, and safely lands unauthorized commercial drones in a designated zone.
If you want to make an impact on shaping the defense counter-drone market, work on revolutionary technologies in one of the most innovative environmentsaround, surrounded by A-players who are the sharpest, most talented professionals in their field but who also love to party and have fun – Apply now!
We are looking for an experienced Operations& Procurement Manager to own and lead key operational areas across the company, including procurement, vendors, offices & infrastructure, and compliance.
The roleworks closely with all budget owners, and other stakeholders across the organization and reports directly to the CFO.
Responsibilities :
Procurement & Vendors
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders.
- Manage local and global suppliers and subcontractors, including electronic and mechanical components, equipment, and services.
- Drive cost optimization, commercial improvements, and supplier performance.
Operations & Infrastructure
- Own the budgetand central contracts for the company’s offices and infrastructure in Israel and abroad, including leases, office moves, and expansions, warehouses, parking, and maintenance and manage costs against plan
- Manage operational vendors, service providers, contracts, and ongoing commercial relationships.
Safety, Compliance & Regulation
- Own and lead the company’s safety function, including managing the external safety consultant.
- Oversee workplace safety, safety procedures, inspections, fire safety, and safety committee activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, regulatory requirements, and relevant ISO standards.
- Ensure all required processes, documentation, and certifications are maintained and up to date.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Procurement and Operations, preferably within a technology, electronics, defense, or multidisciplinary hardware company.
- Strong experience in procurement, vendor management, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
- Experience working with electronic/mechanical components, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
- Experience managing offices, infrastructure, and operational service providers.
- Strong commercial, negotiation, project management, and execution skills.
- Highly independent, hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Previous management experience – an advantage.
- Experience with ERP systems – an advantage.
- Excellent English, written and verbal.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field – an advantage.