Buyer

About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us. 

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview

This Buyer position is responsible for procuring equipment, sub-assemblies, components and services consistent with specified levels of quality, delivery, price and total cost; ensuring that all purchase orders are managed, documented and administered in compliance with the company procedures and policies. The ideal candidate should excel at collaborating with off-site operations on production requirements and outsourcing activities. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of purchasing processes and the ability to execute them effectively within an MRP system.

Responsibilities

• Place direct and indirect purchase orders for assigned vendors or commodities; utilizing MRP or other planning strategies and performing all steps in the procurement process with accuracy and care to avoid economic loss and customer dissatisfaction.  
• Maintain schedules over the life of the purchase order from receipt of requisition, placement of order, managing expedites / reschedules / cancelations / past due orders, to acceptance of the assigned material into stock and the resolve of invoice discrepancies.   
• Process rejected materials and returns per (MRB) guidelines; assuring cause and corrective action as necessary
• Coordinate the execution of Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s)
• Request quotations with vendors and negotiate for best total cost (price, lead-time, delivery and service)
• Strong verbal and written communication; ensuring clear and consistent articulation of expectations, requirements and issues to suppliers and stakeholders across departments and business units. 
• Proactively anticipates, identifies, analyzes and resolves supply chain challenges within delegated authority. Escalates issues to management and stakeholders only after thorough independent assessment and resolution efforts.
• Supports and when required, leads global sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in facilitating small groups, designing productive working session, and effectively engaging middle/upper management as needed
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet company expectations and objectives
• Maintain and help define data that enables the effectiveness of company systems and processes

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain preferred
• Minimum two years of buying experience in a semi-conductor equipment manufacturing or high technology environment.

Knowledge; Skills and Abilities

• Outsourcing and management skills in controlling and negotiating with Contract Manufacturers, piece-parts suppliers.
• SAP user experience especially for MM/PM module and know-how of execution in an MRP system
• Strong knowledge of MS Office/ proficient in Excel and comprehensive computer skills required
• Understanding of Purchasing Law as it applies to the purchasing function

• Must be detail oriented; able to multi-task and perform the essential daily functions with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Ability to travel to Supplier Site (locally and within Asia) – 20%

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us at recruiting@veeco.com.