Senior Sourcing Program Manager (Spector)
About The Position
Veeco is driving accelerated growth at the leading edge of advanced semiconductors, AI, and high-performance computing—expanding our portfolio and global footprint while aligning breakthrough innovation with operational excellence. In this dynamic environment, a resilient, high-performance supply chain is mission-critical to scaling complex technologies and delivering with speed, precision, and quality. We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Program Manager to lead at the intersection of product development, manufacturing, and global sourcing. This is a highly visible, high-impact role with the opportunity to shape Veeco’s core technologies and enable the successful launch and scale of next-generation products.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required; MBA preferred
- At least 12 years of overall experience in sourcing, supply chain, program management, or a related field; with at least 5 years of demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing or supply chain execution in complex product development or manufacturing environments
- Strong command of product development lifecycles, from NPI through high-volume production
- Experience with highly engineered products, such as semiconductor, capital, or aerospace equipment
- Ability to translate technical requirements into sourcing and supplier strategies
- Strong program management, planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability to lead multiple programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Advanced negotiation and supplier management expertise
- Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and risk assessment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working across global supply chains and supplier networks
Responsibilities
- Own sourcing strategy across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production scale-up
- Shape sourcing decisions that improve cost, manufacturability, and scalability
- Drive key milestones and ensure supply readiness for successful launched
- Lead sourcing for Veeco’s product platforms, connecting supply strategy to technology advancement.
- Turn technical requirements into sourcing strategies that accelerate commercialization
- Partner with engineering to unlock better cost, continuity, and manufacturability outcomes
- Act as the sourcing leader across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain
- Bring stakeholders together to navigate trade-offs across cost, schedule, risk, and performance.
- Lead clear, timely decisions that keep critical programs moving forward
- Partner with Category Managers to build supplier strategies that support program success
- Drive supplier selection, qualification, and NPI readiness
- Help ensure suppliers deliver on cost, quality, capacity, and schedule expectations
- Anticipate and mitigate risks across supply continuity, capacity, lead times, and technical execution
- Build contingency plans, including alternate sourcing and design-change strategies
- Lead sourcing deliverables, milestones, and KPIs across multiple strategic programs.
- Advance sourcing tools, processes, and cross-functional ways of working
- Translate sourcing execution into measurable business impact
- Deliver clear updates on sourcing readiness, risks, and progress to senior leaders.
- Escalate issues with confidence and actionable recommendations.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
