The posting
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Buyer
Reporting To:
Procurement Process Manager
Work Schedule:
Hybrid – Buffalo, NY
Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.
Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.
Our Space division in East Aurora, NY is eager to welcome Buyer role to their dynamic team! Internally known as a Buyer/Planner, this role will focus on the more tactical aspects of procurement including PO preparation/execution, negotiation/pricing and cross-collaboration across critical functions including Engineering, Quality and Program Teams. You will report to the Procurement Manager and enjoy a hybrid work schedule (after 90 days).
To be considered for this Buyer/Planner role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or similar relevant field of study
~OR~
- Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience.
~PLUS~
- Prior experience in a complex manufacturing environment; Aerospace/Defense-specific industry experience preferred
- Knowledge of procurement processes including PO placement.
It would be great if you also had:
- Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Program Management
- Experience with FAR/DFAR requirements
- APICS or other industry standard certifications are a plus
As our Buyer/Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:
- Place and expedite purchase orders; monitoring PO status and delivery dates
- Drive supplier engagement, RFQs, pricing analysis, and PO placement with precision and urgency
- Provide reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with all functions to ensure conforming Source of Supply (this includes quality, design, cost, and timing issues.)
- Communicate supply issues that may pose a risk or impact on business targets or customer expectations
- Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduction of costs including new or alternate sources
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
Additional responsibilities relating to procurement activities will include:
- Creation of Sole Source Justification and Price Analysis documents in support of Government DFAR regulations
- Responsible for effective communication within and outside of supply chain function, including escalations to leadership
- Ability to handle and assess multiple competing priorities
- Coordinate and support supplier non-conformance and return to vendor (RTV) actions
- Participating in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints
In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:
- Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Collaborative and Welcoming Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
- Additional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!
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Salary Range Transparency:
Buffalo, NY $28.85–$38.46 Hourly
Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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