Yuval Kutai
New-York
Summary
Professional Experience: Officer (Captain), Permanent Service, IDF (2016 – Present)
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Procurement Manager
Israeli Ministry of Defense
01.2021 - Current
- Procure IT assets such as servers, computers, software, licenses, and tactical combat systems while ensuring cost savings through competitve bid analysis, vendor benchmarking, and negotiation
- Manage $350M+ tenders by authoring RFPs, evaluating proposals, leading vendor selection and drafting specs, SOWs, and legal contracts
- Manage and coordinate procurement life-cycle and vendor relations including sourcing vendors domestically and abroad and negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery plans
- Oversee supply chain operations from ordering to export and final delivery tracking including troubleshooting cross-border issues
- Identify new technology needs for military intelligence units including defining procurement requirements, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with SLAs
- Supervise a team of procurement specialists on sourcing tools, contract workflows, and strategic procurement tactics
Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw and managed exigent procurement requests by interfacing with top leadership
- Lead classified operations through cross-functional coordination and milestone tracking
- Built and aligned strategic work plans across multiple HQ divisions and support units
- Monitored the continuity and readiness of sensitive intelligence systems under tight timelines
- Managed procurement plans and monitoring budget allocations for classified unit operations
SIGINT Mission Commander
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Defined operational system specs and upgrading tools to meet evolving intelligence needs
- Managed mission execution by coordinating teams, ensuring readiness, and resolving issues
- Made time-critical decisions in live operations to maintain high operational performance
- Lead multidisciplinary tech teams to deliver sensitive projects under extreme deadlines
Education
B.A. - Economics and Management
The Open University of Israel
01.2022 - Current
Skills
- MS Office
- SAP
Military Service
Regular and Permanent Service, Unit 8200, 01/01/14, Present, Officer - Captain
Timeline
B.A. - Economics and Management
The Open University of Israel
01.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager
Israeli Ministry of Defense
01.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff
01.2018 - 01.2021
SIGINT Mission Commander
01.2016 - 01.2018
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