Director, Supply Chain

Veeco Instruments Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 156,000 - 198,000; 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)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a senior supply chain leader to oversee end-to-end operations and drive strategic initiatives across global sites.

The role emphasizes obsolescence management, process improvement, policy creation, and supplier onboarding to enable growth and operational excellence. You will develop commodity strategies for scalable operations in the US and Asia, collaborate with engineering, IT, and procurement teams, and lead supplier qualification and onboarding programs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain leadership within capital equipment or complex manufacturing.
• Expertise in obsolescence management, supplier development, and process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and supplier collaboration platforms (Ariba).
• 5+ years of experience managing people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Supply Chain and Operations business processes for capital equipment manufacturing across all global sites.
• Develop commodity strategies to scale operations across US and Asia.
• Identify and mitigate obsolete parts and materials risks.
• Lead lean initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish KPIs and metrics for continuous improvement; partner with IT to develop automation.
• Define and enforce supply chain policies; ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
• Design and deliver training programs for supply chain staff; onboarding of suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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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.

Overview

Lead end-to-end supply chain and operations support functions to ensure continuity, efficiency, and compliance. Drive strategic initiatives in obsolescence management, process improvement, policy development, training, and supplier onboarding to support business growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership

• Oversee Supply Chain and Operations business processes for capital equipment manufacturing across all global sites.
• Ensure alignment with corporate objectives and customer requirements.
• Develop commodity strategies that will enable Veeco to scale its operations across US and Asia.

Obsolescence Management

• Develop and maintain processes for identifying and mitigating risks related to obsolete parts and materials.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain managers to source replacements and manage lifecycle transitions.

Business Process Improvement

• Analyze current workflows and implement lean practices to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Establish KPIs and metrics for continuous improvement across supply chain operations.
• Partner with IT to Develop automation solutions.

Policy Creation & Compliance

• Define and enforce supply chain policies covering sourcing, quality, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and industry standards.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver training programs for supply chain staff on best practices, tools, and compliance requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Lead supplier qualification and onboarding processes, including risk assessment and change management.
• Build strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred) and 10+ years of experience in supply chain leadership within capital equipment or complex manufacturing is required. Expertise in obsolescence management, supplier development, and process optimization along with a strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and supplier collaboration platforms (e.g., Ariba) is also required as is 5+ years of experience managing people.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Risk management and problem-solving
• Change leadership and training delivery

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $156,000-$198,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veecois 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.