Full-time

Senior Strategic Buyer

11/17/2025

The Senior Strategic Buyer will be responsible for sourcing strategic components, pricing, and cost reduction. This role involves managing suppliers, developing sourcing strategies, and leading contract negotiations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

DriveNets is a rapidly growing software company that has created a radical new way for service providers and hyperscalers to build their networking infrastructure. DriveNets Network Cloud and DriveNets Network Cloud-AI are new innovative networking solutions that apply the cloud architectural approach to high-scale networking. They bring together the scalability of standard Ethernet Clos architecture with the high performance and reliability of service provider networking, delivering optimal networking performance, scale and cost structure for service providers and hyperscalers. Founded by Ido Susan and Hillel Kobrinsky, two successful telco entrepreneurs, DriveNets Network Cloud is the leading open disaggregated networking solution based on cloud-native software running over standard white boxes. Over three funding rounds, DriveNets raised $587 million. Its solutions are used by tens of service providers globally and are in proof-of-concept and lab trials at dozens of operators and hyperscalers, consistently ranking #1 in trials for breadth of capabilities and solution quality. AT&T, the largest backbone in the US, deployed DriveNets Network Cloud across its core network, and DriveNets is currently transporting more than 52% of AT&T’s core network traffic. DriveNets is engaged with over 100 Tier-1 operators and cloud-providers on large projects in North America, Asia and Europe.

About the Role

Location: Ra’anana

Reports To: Director of Global Supply Chain

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate senior strategic buyer with relevant experience in the communications field, who will be responsible for sourcing of strategic components, pricing, and cost reduction reporting to the supply chain manager.

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. DriveNets’ Network Cloud offers a radical new way to build networks, accelerating deployment and improving the network’s economic model. Adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking, radically simplifying the network’s operations. providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution. It is deployed by Hyperscale’s, Neo Clouds and Enterprises.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers for semiconductors, optics, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components.
Advanced Procurement: Develop sourcing strategies for critical parts such as ASICs, optical modules, PCBs, and passive components.
Contract Negotiation: Lead complex negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
Cost Optimization: Analyse market trends, BOM cost structures, and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities.
Risk Mitigation: Monitor supply chain risks and implement contingency plans for high-impact components.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and Operations teams to support NPI (New Product Introduction) and production readiness.

Requirements

Required Knowledge & Skills

Proven experience in strategic procurement within technology companies (Networking/Optics experience is a strong advantage).
Deep knowledge of:

Semiconductors (ASICs, FPGAs, controllers).
Active and Passive Components (optical transceivers, capacitors, resistors).
Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Parts (heat sinks, enclosures, connectors).

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, NPI, and DFM principles.
Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
Relevant technical background (electrical Eng. Component Eng. -advantage)
At least 10 years experience in Strategic procurement role in High tech industry (advanced technology company – advantage)

Key Skills

Strategic ProcurementSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationCost OptimizationRisk MitigationCross-Functional CollaborationSemiconductorsActive ComponentsPassive ComponentsMechanical PartsElectro-Mechanical PartsNegotiation SkillsContract ManagementManufacturing ProcessesERP SystemsCommunication Skills