Cognyte VP Global Purchasing 

Israel, Tel Aviv District 

870479972

We seek an exceptional

As a Cognyter you will:

• Define and execute global procurement and category strategies that drive cost optimization, resilience, and supplier performance, fully aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Lead global negotiations and contract management across software, hardware, production services, and OEM components, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes and compliance.
• Lead& mentor a high-performing international procurement organization, setting KPIs, governance, and operational discipline across all regions.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships while overseeing risk assessments, resilience planning, and business continuity for critical categories.
• Implement ERP/analytics/AI tools and promote automation, transparency, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, R&D, NPI, Supply Chain, Operations, and business units to meet production needs, support growth initiatives, and strengthen end-to-end operational execution.
• Set and adapt best in class processes and procedures.

For that mission, you’ll need:

• Proven experience Leading a high-impact procurement team in a global organization
• Excellent large-scale negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, hardware/software procurement, production environments, and supply chain operations
• Excellent analytical and cost-modeling skills, with a track record of achieving cost reductions and commercial excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills, operating with impact across matrixed and executive-level environments.
• A proactive, self-motivated & highly independent leader
• Structured approach to decision-making, execution, and problem-solving.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in engineering / industrial engineering / economics/business(required); MBA (advantage).
• Excellent English, written and spoken.

Apply now.