Manager, Planning and Purchasing

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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.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Planning and Purchasing Manager to oversee the end-to-end material lifecycle at our manufacturing site. You will be responsible for ensuring non-stop production through meticulous demand planning, proactive sourcing, and high-level stakeholder collaboration. This role combines operational excellence with people leadership, requiring a candidate who can navigate complex global supply chains while fostering a high-performing local team.

• You can be responsible for planning, timely ordering and On-Time delivery of materials and spare parts, to ensure non-stop operation of the manufacturing site.
• You can lead all escalations related to any confirmation or delivery issues.
• You can source and manage domestic service contracts, from commercial negotiations to service quality assurance and supplier relationships.
• You can manage and developing a small team of buyers and materials planners.
• You can cooperate with the strategic global procurement team, to represent the site's requirements and ensure execution of corporate rules.
• You can represent the Supply Chain department towards all internal stakeholders and functions such as process and equipment engineering groups, facility department, R&D, business units, IT, finance.
• You can constantly improve effectiveness of the organization by streamlining processes and eliminating nonvalue adding activities. Improving existing and developing new IT supporting systems and applications.
• You can lead and manage demand planning, supply planning, and purchasing activities to support semiconductor manufacturing and customer requirements.
• You can develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term material plans considering capacity constraints, lead times, and yield variability.
• You can manage procurement of raw materials, components, and services critical to semiconductor production.
• You can collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to align supply plans with business objectives.
• You can establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory levels, material availability, cost, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• You can ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
• You can lead, coach, and develop planning and purchasing teams to build strong organizational capabilities.
• You can utilize ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, advanced planning tools) to support data-driven decision-making.

• BS degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or equal) required, MBA preferred.
• 3 years of experience managing planning and purchasing.
• SAP experience required.
• Significant experience in managing material purchasing and service contracts.
• Proven experience in sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Solid understanding and experience in managing domestic and international logistics.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to process high volume of complex data.
• Strong Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor supply chain operations, including long lead-time materials and capacity-driven planning.
• Expertise in demand planning, MRP, supply planning, and procurement processes.
• Advanced experience with ERP systems (SAP MM preferred) and planning tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Understanding of inventory management strategies (safety stock, buffer management, risk mitigation).
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in fast-paced and high-risk environments.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution under tight deadlines.
• Ability to present complex supply chain topics to senior management.
• Financial acumen related to cost control, budgeting, and working capital management.