Planner / Buyer

Rapid Medical is a fast-growing medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative devices for endovascular interventional procedures.

We are looking for an experienced Planner / Buyer to join our Operations team and take end-to-end ownership of material planning and purchasing, making sure production always has the materials it needs while keeping inventory levels balanced and healthy.

This role combines planning and hands-on purchasing activities in a dynamic, regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

LOCATION: Yokneam, Israel

SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the material planning process end to end: translate demand forecasts and production plans into a procurement and material supply plan, based on inventory levels, lead times, reorder points, and safety stock
• Set up the MRP process in Priority ERP, maintain it, and take full control of its ongoing operation and outputs
• Execute purchasing activities, including issuing purchase orders, following up on deliveries, and ensuring on-time supply
• Monitor inventory levels and incoming deliveries, proactively identifying shortages, delays, and supply risks while preventing excess inventory
• Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, develop a broad supplier base with alternative sources, and maintain competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
• Collaborate with R&D during NPI and design transfer activities, including defining purchasing needs for new products and identifying suitable suppliers
• Work closely with the Finance team on invoice approvals, purchase order matching, and resolving supplier payment issues
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant regulatory and quality requirements for the medical device industry
• Leverage AI tools for advanced analysis, automation, and continuous improvement of planning and purchasing processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field – required
• 3–5 years of experience in planning and purchasing roles – Must
• Previous experience in a medical device manufacturing company – required
• Proven hands-on experience with Priority ERP, including MRP setup and maintenance – required
• Proven experience translating demand forecasts into material and procurement plans – Must
• Proven ability to use AI tools for advanced analysis and automation – required
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with experience managing a broad base of suppliers and subcontractors – required
• Working knowledge of international import and export logistics, including air and sea freight, express shipments, and Incoterms-required
• High level of English, both written and spoken – Must
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong systems-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and perform under tight timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach when working with internal and external stakeholders
• A winner with a can-do mindset who takes full ownership, removes any obstacle, and creatively drives system-wide change