Buyer

Moog Inc.•Buffalo, NY

6d•$30 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture characterized by mutual respect and empowerment. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction and a better quality of life both inside and outside of work. Our team in Space & Defense Group, Fluid Controls Business Unit is looking for an intelligent, engaged, and personable candidate to join us as a Buyer. You will report to the Process Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY. Here's what you'll be working on day to day:

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area and 1 year of experience working within a supply chain or operational role in manufacturing or similar environment OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supply chain or operational role within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of procurement processes including PO placement
This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information

Nice To Haves

Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Program Management
Experience with FAR/DFAR requirements
APICS or other industry standard certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

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
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