Global Category Leader

Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world!  If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!
Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

Location: San Antonio, Texas  **ON-SITE**

Job Description:
Procurement of Semiconductor CAPEX, tooling, and Services for the category of responsibility, including negotiation  of prices and terms of supply:
• Overall responsibility for global CAPEX and local suppliers in global and local scales, for the category of responsibility
• Lead category meetings across Tower’s sites
• Initiate and cooperate in cost initiatives projects in collaboration with cross-functional positions, such as ERS, Engineering and R&D
• Suppliers’ and goods’ selection process
• On-going vendor relations enhancement activities.
• ERP work, including PO releases and follow up
• Control supplier’s performance and compliance with service and supply agreement, through escalations, corrective actions, scorecards and structured business reviews
• Business continuity plans and sourcing strategies for the category
• Renew existing agreements, propose, initiate and finalize new agreements to improve operational efficiency, cost, and aid business performance.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve performance and work towards a continuous improvement
 
Development Opportunities: 
• Working in a complex market, facing global suppliers and economy changing trends
• Experience working with wide spectrum of different Tower’s departments, manufacturing sites, and executive management
• Driving process improvement and cost saving projects that impact spend and profitability
• Demonstrated leadership skills in the CAPEX Procurement area by driving projects to closure.
 
Requirements:
•At least 4 years seniority in the current position – A must
•Academic degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering) - BSC/MBA – advantage
•Purchasing/Supply Chain significant understanding and experience - advantage
•Good verbal and written communication skills (English & Hebrew)
•Negotiation skills
•Strong SAP and Microsoft office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)
•Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads
•Self- manageable and Self-initiatives capabilities