Commodity Manager; Spector

Position: Commodity Manager (Spector)
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 .OVERVIEWVeeco is seeking a strategic Category Manager to transform how we source the technologies, components, and manufacturing capabilities behind our advanced equipment. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and business needs, this high-impact role may support either OEM commercial off-the-shelf products or build-to-print custom manufacturing suppliers. We are looking for a candidate with deep strength in either supplier category who can shape global sourcing strategies, strengthen supply resilience, and deliver measurable business value.

The Category Manager will convert business and technical requirements into actionable category roadmaps, resilient supplier strategies, and commercial agreements that deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, capacity, innovation, and supply continuity. This role serves as a strategic partner to Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, using market intelligence and sound judgment to influence decisions and strengthen Veeco's global supply network.

RESPONSIBILITIES Category Strategy and Market Intelligence Own and drive global category strategies, multi-year roadmaps, sourcing plans, and supplier segmentation for assigned direct-material or equipment categories, with accountability for business results.

Analyze global markets, technologies, cost drivers, capacity, lead times, geopolitical exposure, and supplier trends to guide sourcing decisions.

Build category plans that align product roadmaps and production requirements with cost objectives and long-term supply resilience.

Supplier Model and Supply Base Management Lead supplier strategies for an assigned category aligned with the candidate’s expertise and business needs, supporting either OEM commercial off-the-shelf products or build-to-print custom manufacturing.

OEM commercial off-the-shelf:
Manage OEM and authorized-channel relationships; evaluate technology and product roadmaps, pricing, availability, lead times, allocation, warranty, service, and total cost of ownership; and lead lifecycle, end-of-life, obsolescence, and supply-continuity planning.

Build-to-print custom manufacturing:
Translate drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and quality requirements into sourcing and supplier-execution plans; assess manufacturability, process capability, tooling, capacity, cost drivers, and production readiness; and coordinate qualification, first-article approval, revision control, and engineering changes.

Develop, qualify, rationalize, and strengthen the applicable global supplier network through performance data, business reviews, corrective actions, improvement plans, and supplier development.

Strategic Sourcing and Commercial…