Francis Aviran

Background

About Francis Aviran

Senior VP of Procurement and Operations with over 15 years of experience leading procurement, operations, and asset management functions in complex, nationwide organizations. Proven expertise in establishing and managing logistics, maintenance, IT procurement, and real estate infrastructure, while consistently improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and implementing enterprise systems. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing multi-million-shekel budgets, and driving direct business impact through optimization, innovation, and service excellence. OPERATIONS Spearheads national operational strategy across transportation, IT, logistics, and infrastructure. Manages a multi-million shekel budget while leading major projects such as new branches and HQ openings. Implements ERP systems and drives efficiency through consolidation and continuous improvement. FACILITIES & ASSET MANAGEMENT Oversees maintenance and renovation of hundreds of sites across Israel, improving service levels. Manages construction, accessibility upgrades, and all aspects of lease and contractor management within large-scale property portfolios. STRATEGIC & TECHNOLOGICAL PROCUREMENT Established and leads a centralized procurement division covering IT, infrastructure, and services. Conducts TCO analyses, negotiates major vendor agreements, and drives strategic sourcing to support growth and cost efficiency across the organization. TEAM LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT Leads cross-functional teams and department heads, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance. Fosters a high-performing culture aligned with strategic goals and operational excellence. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Maximizing Business Value through Strategic Process Management Built a centralized procurement unit and budget model, saving ILS 3M annually. Drove major savings in tech and logistics procurement (telecom, software, postage). Boosted tender success rates through strategic pricing of real estate and IT bids. Operational Innovation and Efficiency Merged core ops functions to reduce duplication and improve efficiency. Shifted infrastructure to a new billing model, saving hundreds of thousands of shekels. Digitized service and asset management for better control and expense tracking. Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Led national accessibility upgrades to meet legal standards. Strengthened safety via dedicated oversight, training, and risk reporting. Ensured emergency readiness (e.g, COVID-19, war) through pre-approved suppliers and fast deployment.