Meir Batz
@meirbatz
Procurement & category management leader delivering 10–15% cost savings and optimized supply chains.
IsraelWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Procurement & Category Management leader with 15+ years directing strategic sourcing and end-to-end supply chain operations across defense, diplomatic, technology, and FMCG sectors. I own multi-category procurement portfolios worth several million USD annually, including IT & telecom, defense equipment, vehicles & spare parts, medical & HAZMAT, infrastructure, indirect/services, and food & catering.
In my current role, I lead and develop a team of 5 procurement professionals and manage complex, multi-category sourcing while ensuring international quality and compliance. I consistently deliver 10–15% savings through category strategies, competitive tenders, and complex international negotiations, and I’ve driven supply-chain optimization that cut lead times by up to 20% while improving internal customer service levels.
Earlier, I managed end-to-end procurement for IT and engineering categories at Elbit Systems, partnering with CIOs and R&D to define technical specifications and ensure BOM compliance. I also led a full-scale SAP Business One transformation for the Israel Scouts Association—implementing it across 450 end users—and built strong operations and logistics leadership through large-scale distribution and nationwide branch procurement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Manager
Multinational Force & Observers (MFO)
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Lead and develop a team of 5 procurement professionals and manage a multi-category portfolio worth several million USD annually across IT, defense, vehicles/spares, medical/HAZMAT, construction/infrastructure, and food supplies. Delivered 10–15% savings via strategic sourcing and global negotiations, while cutting lead times by up to 20% and improving customer service levels.
Senior IT & Technical Buyer
Elbit Systems
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Managed end-to-end procurement for IT and engineering categories, including infrastructure, software licensing, and outsourcing services, ensuring BOM compliance for critical defense-electronics projects. Partnered with CIOs and engineering/R&D to define technical specs, expand sourcing channels, and reduce lead times by ~15%.
Senior Buyer
Multinational Force & Observers (MFO)
Jan 2016 - Jan 2021 (5 years)
Owned full-cycle procurement across IT (hardware/licensing), construction, generators/fuels, vehicles, safety equipment, and HAZMAT materials. Led RFQ/RFP, contract negotiation, execution, and PO issuance, including global sourcing and BOM project procurement with suppliers in the U.S. and Western Europe.
Operations & Supply Chain Manager
Galilee Snacks (Pitzuchei HaGalil)
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Managed a nationwide distribution network serving ~500 points of sale and major retail chains across Israel. Oversaw end-to-end supply chain operations from post-production and transportation through planogram management and reverse logistics/returns.
ERP Project Manager (SAP B1)
Israel Scouts Association
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Led a full digital transformation implementing SAP Business One across 450 end users at 200 locations nationwide. Defined and configured financial and logistics modules for procurement, inventory, and finance aligned to organizational processes.
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Israel Scouts Association
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 (3 years)
Directed procurement operations for a national organization with 200 branches and 12 districts, covering infrastructure, catering, technical equipment, telecommunications, vehicle fleet (leasing), security, and transportation. Led logistics for large-scale events with up to 45,000 participants, coordinating field infrastructure and real-time supplier activity.
Southern District Manager
Israel Scouts Association
Jan 2004 - Jan 2011 (7 years)
Progressed through field management roles culminating as Southern District Manager, responsible for 40 managers and oversight of 30 branch budgets. Owned annual budget responsibilities and managed operational performance across a large branch network.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Open University of Israel
Bachelor of Arts, Management & Public Policy
B.A. in Management and Public Policy.
Tel Aviv Chamber of Commerce
Senior Procurement Management, Procurement Management
Professional development coursework in senior procurement management.
Bar-Ilan University
Senior Procurement & Logistics Management, Procurement & Logistics Management
Professional development coursework in senior procurement and logistics management.
Bar-Ilan University
Import, Export & International Trade, International Trade
Professional development coursework covering import, export, and international trade.
Bar-Ilan University
Procurement & Logistics Management, Procurement & Logistics Management
Professional development coursework in procurement and logistics management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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