Global Category Leader

About the Role Tower Semiconductor is seeking a strategic, results-driven Global Category Leader to lead sourcing, negotiation, and lifecycle management of Semiconductor CAPEX, tooling, and services. You will own end-to-end responsibility for global CAPEX and local suppliers within your assigned category, collaborating 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. What You'll Do

• Lead global CAPEX and local supplier management within the assigned category, including end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, and lifecycle management for CAPEX, tooling, and services.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives and manage supplier performance, including escalations, corrective actions, scorecards, and structured business reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, R&D, ERS) across Tower’s global sites to optimize supply availability and operational efficiency.
• Lead category meetings across sites and manage supplier selection processes; renew or negotiate new agreements to improve cost and performance.
• Manage ERP activities including PO releases and follow-up; develop and implement sourcing strategies and continuity plans.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relations; monitor compliance with service and supply agreements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement ideas to enhance performance and resilience. What We're Looking For
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering. An MBA, MS, or related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Substantial experience in purchasing and supply chain management.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English; Hebrew is a plus but not required.
• Negotiation: Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to lead complex supplier negotiations.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Time Management: Ability to balance competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive: Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously.
• Work Environment: 100% on-site role; must be able to work in person daily.
• Desired capabilities: CAPEX, category management, supplier governance, ERP execution, risk mitigation. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $158,726 - $168,544 per year
• Industry-leading healthcare; community outreach programs; savings and investments; educational resources; networking opportunities; recruiting incentive program; employee recognition programs.