Senior Category Manager (Spector)

About the role

The Senior Category Manager will lead strategy for a global category, shaping Veeco's sourcing, partnering, and scaling of its supply base to support continued innovation and growth. This role requires a deep understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve end-to-end sourcing strategy for a global category aligned to your experience.
• Develop and execute multi-year category roadmaps that support business growth, innovation, and scalability.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements while ensuring supply continuity and operational excellence.
• Build deep expertise in global supply markets, including cost structures, capacity trends, emerging technologies, and supplier landscapes.
• Use market insights to proactively position Veeco for competitive advantage and long-term supply resilience.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain leaders to align sourcing strategies with product and technology roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize cost, reduce lead times, and enhance supplier performance.
• Develop and manage a high-performing global supply base, including supplier selection, onboarding, and development.
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive innovation, performance, and long-term value.
• Lead supplier business reviews, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex negotiations and structure agreements that balance cost competitiveness with long-term supply resilience.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, and geopolitical factors.
• Develop contingency strategies and alternative sourcing approaches to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
• Present strategies and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advance category best practices and sourcing capability.
• Own strategy, decisions, and results.
• Anticipate needs and market shifts.
• Align stakeholders and build trust.
• Make sound decisions in complex environments.
• Build strong, high-performing supplier partnerships.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing.
• Communicate risks and recommendations clearly.
• Mentor others and build capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is required; an MBA is strongly preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• At least 5 years of proven experience owning and managing complex global categories in a manufacturing or technology-driven environment.
• Deep expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong ability to translate technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies and supplier decisions.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings, performance improvements, and risk mitigation outcomes.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including cost modeling, market analysis, and financial evaluation.
• Experience building and managing global supplier networks in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in data analysis and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience supporting engineered products, capital equipment, or complex manufacturing environments is preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $122,926—$155,707, plus a bonus opportunity. 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