Job Description:
Procurement of Semiconductor Spares, and Service Contracts for the category of responsibility, including negotiation of prices and terms of supply or service:
* Overall responsibility for Global Spares and Services suppliers on a 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 Spares and Services 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)
*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