Procurement Manager - Avionics

Gilat • Fort Worth, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Gilat Stellar Blu, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Satellite Networks, provides satellite communication solutions for inflight connectivity in commercial and business aviation. The Procurement Manager leads strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and material availability across the company’s operations. The role manages the Buyers team, supports supply continuity, drives cost and inventory improvements, and enables business growth through strong supplier partnerships.

The Procurement Manager owns supplier delivery performance and material availability to support uninterrupted production and customer commitments. The position develops supplier performance management processes and works closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support production execution and future demand requirements. It also identifies supply chain risks and develops mitigation strategies while driving procurement KPIs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Proven experience managing procurement or buying teams.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Experience managing procurement activities in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing suppliers and subcontractors and conducting commercial negotiations.
• Experience working in a global environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier delivery performance and material availability to support uninterrupted production and customer commitments.
• Develop supplier performance management processes, including scorecards, business reviews, recovery plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to support production execution and future demand requirements.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and customer delivery commitments.
• Drive procurement KPIs, including supplier on-time delivery and cost reduction.
• Manage the Buyers team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed