Global Category Director

About the role

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.

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.

Job 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.

Perks and Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare.
• Community outreach programs
• Savings and Investments
• Educational resources
• Opportunities to network and connect
• Recruiting incentive program
• Employee recognition programs