Contracts Manager

Moog•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Contracts Manager in its Central Supply Chain organization to manage vendor contract requirements across a wide range of indirect procurement categories, including Machine Tooling, Calibration Services, IT, Chemicals, Facilities, Logistics, and Professional Services. The role is onsite in East Aurora, New York, and reports to the Senior Contracts Manager. The Contracts Manager supports procurement strategy and execution, prepares and negotiates vendor contracts, and works with internal functions and legal counsel on contract matters. The role also maintains contract records and templates, identifies and mitigates contractual risk, improves contract lifecycle processes, and trains procurement and logistics personnel on contract requirements and procedures. The position may require flexible hours to support meetings in different time zones and occasional domestic or international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related technical discipline.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
At least five years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, preferably in a large, complex organization.
Experience managing contracts across a variety of indirect procurement categories, including Machine Tooling, Calibration Services, IT, Chemicals, Facilities, Logistics, and Professional Services.
Understanding of U.S. and international transactional principles, including the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), export licensing, imports, Incoterms, VAT, and duties.
Experience consulting with legal counsel on contractual terms and conditions.
Ability to develop creative solutions to unique business problems in a collaborative environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying information and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural, geographically dispersed environment.
Ability to work flexible hours when required to support meetings in different time zones.
Ability to travel occasionally, domestically or internationally.
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Support procurement managers in developing and executing procurement strategies.
Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Draft contractual language and review and respond to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
Collaborate with Moog functional disciplines on contract requirements, including trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cybersecurity, FAR, and DFARS.
Consult with internal and external legal counsel on contract-related matters.
Provide contracts guidance and support to procurement and logistics managers.
Maintain accurate records of contracts, amendments, and related supplier communications.
Develop and maintain contract templates, including Long Term Supplier Agreements, Standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase, and other contract vehicles.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts.
Identify opportunities to optimize the contract management lifecycle and implement process changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage contract changes and risks, including documentation related to supplier claims, disputes, and litigation, contract provision evaluation, drafting, and negotiations.
Train procurement and logistics personnel on contract requirements, commercial and U.S. Government terms and conditions, Moog policy, contract lifecycle processes, and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
401(k) matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible paid time off and holidays.
Parental leave program.
Relocation assistance.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition assistance.
Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
Employee Resource Groups.