Global Category Leader

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

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Global Category Leader to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of Semiconductor Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), tooling, and services. In this role, you will have end-to-end responsibility for both global CAPEX and local suppliers within your assigned category. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, R&D, and equipment support teams across our global manufacturing sites to drive cost-reduction initiatives, mitigate supply chain risks, and optimize operational performance.

This Job Is For You If

• You can be responsible for global CAPEX and local suppliers in global and local scales, for the category of responsibility.
• You can lead category meetings across Tower’s sites.
• You can initiate and cooperate in cost initiatives projects in collaboration with cross-functional positions, such as ERS, Engineering and R&D.
• You can be involved with suppliers and goods selection process.
• You can maintain on-going vendor relations enhancement activities.
• You can be responsible for ERP work, including PO releases and follow up.
• You can control supplier’s performance and compliance with service and supply agreement, through escalations, corrective actions, scorecards and structured business reviews.
• You can manager business continuity plans and sourcing strategies for the category.
• You can renew existing agreements, propose, initiate and finalize new agreements to improve operational efficiency, cost, and aid business performance.
• You can develop ideas and strategies to improve performance and work towards a continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering. An MBA, MS, or related advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: Proven track record with substantial experience and a deep understanding of purchasing and supply chain management.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Hebrew is a plus but not required.
• Negotiation: Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated ability to lead complex supplier negotiations.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite (highly advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Time Management: Proven ability to balance competing priorities, manage heavy workloads, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive: Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously and drive initiatives independently.
• Work Environment: This is a 100% on-site role; the successful candidate must be able to work in person at our designated location on a daily basis.
• Position also available at our Newport Beach, CA site.