Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for optimizing the procurement of materials and services which is required to maintain a high level of delivery capability and delivery reliability with cost-effective manufacturing, short throughput times and a low capital tie-in.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for material availability analyses and maintenance of the master data
• Responsible for expediting purchases and supply sources in order to guarantee timely availability
• Responsible for tracking orders and deliveries and taking corrective measures to provide suitable information
• Responsible for passing on information in order to obtain the best performance from suppliers
• Responsible for vendor management and communications and keeping others informed to create an optimum logistics chain

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

A Bachelor’s degree in Economy, Business Management or Industrial engineering

• 3 years’ experience in logistics or in a related functional area
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with company proprietary information
• Must have negotiation skills, professional expertise and process knowledge
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet
• Must be able to communicate with other employees and read and write at a level that will enable to perform work in a professional, safe, and efficient manner
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s auto insurance carrier
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time
• The ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.