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Itsik Lahat

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Strategic Procurement Senior Manager at Elbit Systems Aerospace, integrating AI into RFx and spend analysis.

At Elbit Systems Aerospace, I led strategic OpEx, CapEx, and infrastructure contracts, negotiating multi-phase supplier agreements with stated cost savings of 20%–45%. I also integrated AI tools into RFx processes, spend analysis, and supplier risk evaluation.

At Elbit Systems Land, I structured and executed sourcing projects across MRO, facilities, and infrastructure. I also built and qualified supplier networks for large-scale Cyber infrastructures, delivering under tight project schedules.

Earlier, at Alexander Schneider, I led the procurement function and managed sourcing for the Datacenter business unit and Electromechanical production, achieving approximately 10%+ annual cost reduction. At Tower Semiconductor, I managed facility procurement for both FABs and cross-functional CapEx categories.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Strategic Procurement

Elbit Systems Aerospace

Jan 2016 - Jan 2025 (9 years)

Led strategic OpEx, CapEx and infrastructure contracts at $XXXM scale, negotiating high-stakes multi-phase supplier agreements with frequent 20%–45% cost savings. Managed cross-functional category strategies for infrastructure, telecom, IT, and various high end OpEx commodities.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Category Management Cost Optimization AI Integration RFx Spend Analysis Supplier Risk Assessment

Strategic Procurement

Elbit Systems Land

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)

Structured and executed high-value MRO, facility, and infrastructure sourcing projects, utilizing various contract models. Managed cross-functional category strategies for infrastructure, telecom, OpEx IT, and foreign real estate.

Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation Category Management Supplier Network Development MRO Infrastructure

Supply Chain Manager

Alexander Schneider

Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years)

Led the procurement function for both the Datacenter business unit and Electromechanical production. Managed strategic supplier relations for critical Data Center physical infrastructure and achieved ~10%+ annual cost reduction.

Procurement Supply Chain Management Supplier Relationship Management Cost Reduction Data Center Infrastructure

Facility Buyer

Tower Semiconductor

Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)

Managed procurement for the Facility section of both FABs. Managed cross-functional Capex categories of Test, UPW WWT, construction and infrastructure.

Procurement Facilities Management CAPEX Construction Infrastructure