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Moog Inc. · 4 months ago

Senior Buyer

Moog Inc. is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. They are seeking a skilled Senior Buyer to join their Space and Defense Group, responsible for providing purchasing support for defense products and managing supplier relationships.

AerospaceIndustrialNational Security
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Growth Opportunities
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Responsibilities

Identification of sources for supply that meet Moog’s requirements for best value, on-time delivery, and high quality
Execute the procurement process, which include sourcing, supplier selection, technical evaluation, cost/price analysis, and purchase order generation, documentation and supplier communication and oversight
Developing/maintaining deep knowledge of the supply base, current pricing, and market conditions
Develop and negotiate long-term purchasing agreements/purchase orders dealing with moderately complex commodities
Develop strong working relationships and consistent communication channels with suppliers
Lead regular procurement status meetings with suppliers in support of two-way accountability
Monitor supplier performance and work with Quality and Supplier Development Engineering on issues
Resolve issues to ensure on time deliveries. This can include issues with suppliers, receiving and cert problems, and invoice issues
Develop abstracts of bids from information obtained from purchase requisitions
Maintain and update procurement data through Moog’s ERP system
Interface with Program Planning to coordinate requisition releases and resolve issues
Evaluate and establish economical order quantities
Ensure all purchase order documentation is accurate and compliant to the FAR and contract law
Support Proposal Management in requests for quotation, supplier selection, and cost/price analysis of information contained in support of both proposals and purchase orders

Qualification

Mechanical procurement experienceFAR/DFARSSupplier relationship managementPurchasing certificationLean Six Sigma certificationProduction planning familiarityQuality assurance knowledgeExceptional communication skills

Required

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related area
At least 3-5 years' experience working in a mechanical/aerospace procurement environment
Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, specifications, and industry requirements
Knowledge of and experience with FAR and DFARS procurement regulations
Knowledge of quality assurance procedures and inspection procedures
Exceptional communication skills
Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)

Preferred

Certification in Purchasing, Inventory Control, and/or Supply Chain Management
Production planning familiarity
Lean Six Sigma methodology certification/training/experience

Benefits

Robust compensation package
Annual profit sharing
Matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave program
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
Mentorship and coaching opportunities
Leadership development
Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace
Inclusive culture rooted in our values
Enhanced by Employee Resource Groups
Team-building activities
9/80 schedule to include every other Friday off

Company

Moog Inc.

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We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$250M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $250M
1980-06-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Pat Roche
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Emma Tamplin
Group Vice President Human Resources
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