Sourcing Program Manager

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 position is responsible for supporting the needs and objectives of product development and continuous supply chain improvement for the programs assigned.  Ensuring support for the procurement of a wide variety of raw materials, equipment, components and services consistent with the specified levels of quality, delivery, and price.  Ensuring effective representation of the needs and objectives of an effective and efficient supply chain by understanding business, technical and supply chain requirements, performing research, working effectively within and across business units, functions and with suppliers; and leveraging existing commodity strategies to achieve the best total cost solution for the program and the company.  This person is to have a broad understanding of supply management and is to develop a solid understanding of the program to which they are assigned.  The Sourcing Program Manager will be participating in the strategic direction of the supply chain organization and business unit; striving to meet or exceed external and internal customer expectations and committing to continuous improvement  

Responsibilities

• Provide supply chain leadership for assigned programs by understanding product, business, and supply chain requirements and aligning sourcing activities with program objectives and schedules.
• Develop and execute supply strategies that leverage the existing supply base and commodity strategies, establish new supplier relationships where needed, mitigate risk, and ensure transfers of complex modules or complete tools achieve a sustainable supply chain, cost targets, and on-time delivery requirements.
• Lead supply chain representation for assigned programs and cross-functional teams, coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Commodity Managers, Purchasing Managers, and contract manufacturers to achieve project-transfer timelines and activity milestones.
• Communicate requirements, expectations, risks, and issues clearly and consistently to suppliers, cross-functional stakeholders, and middle and senior management.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve complex supply chain issues by engaging appropriate stakeholders and introducing leading sourcing and supply chain practices that support continuous improvement.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, quality, delivery, payment, service, and other commercial terms, and develop agreements and contracts that support the business relationship, manage supply risk, and meet program objectives.
• Lead, coordinate, and support supplier visits, assessments, audits, and improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance, reduce total cost, and resolve issues.
• Support corporate and supply chain objectives for quality, cost, customer service, inventory management, and organizational improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of purchasing experience, including at least 3–5 years in supply chain or strategic sourcing.
• APICS or CPM certification highly desired.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, cross-functional stakeholders, and management.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Commodity Managers, Purchasing Managers, and contract manufacturers in a cross-functional, project-driven environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and comprehensive knowledge of purchasing processes, including source selection, price and cost analysis, purchase justification, contract development, and documentation.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of purchasing law and its application to procurement activities.

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.