Senior Buyer

About Veeco

You probably don’t realise 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.

Overview:

As a Sr. Buyer, you will process all assigned requisitions into purchase orders and perform all post-order management work to ensure the services or materials being procured are completed on time and in compliance with Veeco purchasing procedures and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Place purchase orders for assigned vendors or commodities utilizing MRP or other planning strategies.
• Perform 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 including: receipt of the requisition, placement of the order, manage expedites/reschedules, cancellations/past-due orders, acceptance of the assigned material into stock, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Process rejected materials and returns per guidelines and assure corrective action is taken as necessary.
• Coordinate the execution of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Request quotations with vendors. 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.
• Provide guidance to production planning with respect to material availability to support planning/production schedules.
• Collaboratively work with Engineering team on new parts development, including selecting alternatives during supply chain shortages and NPI process.
• Effectively manage inventory of assigned commodities, specifically around turns, XYZ analysis, E&O, inventory burn off strategies.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or high technology environment with a bachelor’s degree; or a master’s degree with 6 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets including working with and manipulating data.
• Experience using an MRP System, preferably SAP.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Must possess strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

The expected salary range for this position is $90,600-$114,758, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

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 employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, colour, 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.