Buyer (PSP)

Veeco Instruments Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 57,039 - 83,657; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

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

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. in Horsham, PA is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage procurement processes. The successful candidate will ensure timely fulfillment of services and materials, working within Veeco's purchasing procedures.

The Buyer role demands precision and multitasking abilities, with a robust background in supply chain management. The position offers competitive compensation, including salary range of $57,039-$83,657 and additional benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of buying experience in manufacturing or high technology environment.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders for assigned vendors or commodities.
• Maintain schedules and manage purchase order processes.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Requests and Orders.
• Request quotations and negotiate with vendors.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Spreadsheet knowledge

Blueprint reading

MS Excel proficiency

Negotiating skills

Ability to multitask

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

MRP System (preferably SAP)

Job description

Location

US - PA - Horsham

Requisition ID

19942

About Veeco

Veeco designs, develops, manufactures, and services highly complex, cutting‑edge machines used by customers to create essential devices that drive the digital age. The company helps solve material science challenges for leading technology companies, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

Overview

Veeco (Horsham) is seeking an experienced, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven Buyer to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy manufacturing environment. The Buyer will process all assigned requirements into purchase orders and perform all post‑order management work to ensure services or materials 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.
• Listen and understand issues. Communicate expectations, requirements, and issues with suppliers and stakeholders across departments and business units.
• Independently anticipate, identify, analyze, and resolve most supply‑chain problems within the limits of delegated authority; communicate and involve manager and stakeholders as necessary.
• Support global sourcing strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate small groups effectively; design and manage working sessions.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet company expectations and objectives.
• Maintain data that enables the effectiveness of company systems and processes.
• React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field with a minimum of 2 years of buying experience in a manufacturing or high technology environment required. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets including working with and manipulating data.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proficient in MS Excel and experience using an MRP System, preferably SAP.
• Must be detail‑oriented and able to multitask.
• Negotiating skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $57,039-$83,657, 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
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].