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:

Veeco is seeking a Buyer to effectively process all assigned requirements into purchase orders with suppliers and perform all post-order management work to ensure services or materials being procured are completed in a timely manner and in compliance to Veeco Purchasing Procedures and Objectives. This opportunity sits within our Supply Chain team. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual who is detail orientated, thinks outside the box and is great at problem solving.  This position is responsible for driving key partnership with suppliers, ensuring customer satisfaction, and acting as a liaison between purchasing and the engineering team to develop growth opportunities at Veeco. 

Launch your career into Manufacturing and the Semiconductor Industry in our Somerset, NJ or Plainview, NY, location.

Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders for assigned vendors or commodities; utilizing Material Requirements Planning (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. 
• Negotiate best of price, lead-time, and delivery.
• Support global sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet company expectations and objectives.
• Partner with Purchasing team to manage all inbound deliveries and ensure customer satisfaction is met with schedule adherence based on engineering projects/timeline.
• Act as liaison with Suppliers and Logistics departments to determine ideal scheduling and timelines for projects.
• Review PO's, BOM's, Open Order Reports and other necessary reports to support Sourcing Program Management (SPM).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain or related discipline is required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read/understand specifications/engineering CAD drawings a plus
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience using an MRP System, preferably SAP a plus
• Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills and able to work under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Ability to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

The expected salary range for this position is $51,917 – $65,762, plus bonus opportunity. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.