Buyer

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in Newport Beach, CA, is seeking a proactive Spare Parts Buyer to manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services for site operations, ensuring timely availability at competitive costs while supporting project schedules and policy compliance.

You will align with site engineers, project managers, and warehouse teams, negotiate terms with suppliers, track performance, verify quality and safety specs, and maintain accurate procurement records for audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.
• Proven site-based procurement experience in manufacturing or project environments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, and services per project timelines.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders within budgets and procedures.
• Liaise with site engineers, project managers, and warehouse teams to plan procurement.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers for best value.
• Track supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery to site.
• Verify materials meet technical, quality, and safety specs.
• Monitor site inventory to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Expedite orders as needed and resolve delivery issues.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and procurement process improvements.
• Serve as site representative for the category and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation for audits.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

MS Office

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

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.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Spare Parts Buyer to manage the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for site operations. The successful candidate will ensure timely availability of quality materials at competitive costs while supporting project schedules and maintaining compliance with company procurement policies.

This Job Is For You If

• You can procure materials, equipment, and services in accordance with project requirements and timelines.
• You can prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders in line with approved budgets, MRP outputs and procurement procedures.
• You can liaise with site engineers, project managers, and warehouse teams to identify material needs and plan procurement activities.
• You can negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve best value.
• You can track supplier performance and ensure orders confirmation and on-time delivery to site.
• You can verify that materials meet required technical, quality, and safety specifications.
• You can follow up on site inventory levels to avoid shortages, overstocking, or delays.
• You can expedite as needed orders delivery and shipment via the suppliers and logistics service provider.
• You can resolve delivery issues, shortages, and invoice discrepancies efficiently.
• You can support cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• You can serve as first point of escalation for local category issues.
• You can support the category team as the site representative.
• You can manage the site’s supplier relationships.
• You can maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation for audits and cost control.
• You can ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and relevant regulations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in site-based procurement, preferably in manufacturing, or project environments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Good knowledge of procurement systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.