Buyer

Tower Semiconductor; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Buyer to manage procurement for site operations, ensuring timely availability of materials, equipment, and services while aligning with budgets and company policies. The role collaborates with site engineers, project managers, and warehouse teams; negotiates terms, tracks supplier performance, and maintains records for audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and proven site-based procurement experience with strong negotiation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field.
• Proven site-based procurement experience in manufacturing or project environments.
• Strong negotiation 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 requirements and timelines.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders in line with budgets and procedures.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, and warehouse teams.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to obtain best value.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

MS Office

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Procurement knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Procurement systems

MS Office Suite

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 Supply Chain 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.