Global Category Director

Global Category Director Location: San Antonio, TX, USA, 78251 Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd. About Tower Semiconductor Looking for a career path in the high‑tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be! Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high‑value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others. Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best‑in‑class technological solutions to our clients. Job Description As a Global Category Director, you will serve as a high‑impact individual contributor reporting directly to the VP of Global Supply Chain. You will be the end‑to‑end owner of the 7‑step strategic sourcing process for your assigned category, transforming complex data and market insights into aggressive, actionable procurement strategies. From initial spend analysis and market research to the execution of high‑stakes negotiations and contract management, you will drive value across Tower's global entities and joint ventures. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and leadership; you will spearhead global category meetings, collaborate with Engineering and R&D on cost‑improvement projects, and maintain robust business continuity plans. By leveraging structured scorecards and business reviews, you will ensure long‑term supplier performance, compliance, and operational excellence that directly impacts the organization’s bottom line. Key Responsibilities Identify sourcing needs: Analyze Tower's global needs and past spending patterns, including tower wholly owned entities and joint ventures as appropriate. Supply market analysis: Analyze the supplier market and potential suppliers to identify risks and opportunities, in addition to considering cost drivers like raw materials and transportation. Develop sourcing strategy and evaluate supplier suitability: In collaboration with internal partners, use market research insights and data analytics to create a strategy that outlines supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management. Define the RFP/RFQ process to be used as appropriate along with objectives and performance metrics. Supplier analysis: Use the market research and supplier analysis to identify suitable suppliers and establish selection criteria. Using the data gathered in steps 1‑4, establish aggressive opening price positions, aggressive price targets that will be achieved to determine a successful negotiation, and at what price point escalation will occur. Secure management approval of the negotiation plan to go to step 5. Negotiate with suppliers: Plan and execute the negotiation with the down selected suppliers. This includes planning questions to ask, how you will answer supplier questions, positions to be taken, and how concessions will be traded for supplier movements. Negotiate favorable contract terms with the selected suppliers within the bounds approved in section 4 and own the escalation process to achieve targets. Execute and integrate: Make sure that the vendor, internal end‑customers, and everyone who is affected by the process is involved in the design and execution of the solution. Smooth execution is only possible with a transparent process and extensive communication across the departments. Benchmark and track results: Focus on supplier relationship management, data analysis, and process optimization to validate cost savings and execution efficiency. You can lead Category meetings with buyers across Tower's global sites. You can initiate and cooperate on cost improvement projects, with the involvement of cross‑functional teams, such as Engineering and R&D. You can update and maintain the Category Strategy over time, including market and supplier analysis in addition to business continuity plans. You can monitor and measure supplier performance and compliance with agreed terms of supply and quality requirements, through structured scorecards and supplier business reviews. You can monitor and renew existing agreements per business need. You can propose, initiate and finalize new agreements to improve operational efficiency, cost, aid business performance. Requirements A Bachelor's degree or higher is required. Must have supply chain and category management understanding and experience. Must have technical background and familiarity with Semiconductor Fabrication. Must have experience with chemicals and/or bulk and cylinder gases. Process Engineering or similar fab experience would be preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills (English). Fluent in Hebrew or Japanese would be nice. Understanding of corporate financial analysis. Negotiation skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point). Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads. Strong sense of urgency in resolving issues. Ability to work under minimal supervision. This is an on‑site position – must be able to work in person at one of Tower's locations on a daily basis. 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