Contracts Manager

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

4d•$100,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is seeking a Contracts Manager in its Central Supply Chain organization to manage vendor contract requirements across indirect procurement categories such as Machine Tooling, Calibration Services, IT, Chemicals, Facilities, Logistics, and Professional Services. The position supports procurement strategy and execution, prepares and negotiates vendor contracts, and helps ensure compliance with company policies and regulations. It collaborates with procurement, logistics, legal counsel, and other functional disciplines on contract terms and related requirements. The role is onsite in East Aurora, New York, and reports to the Senior Contracts Manager. Occasional domestic or international travel and flexible hours to support meetings across time zones may be required. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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 within 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 craft 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.
Flexible working hours when required to support meetings in different time zones.
Occasional international or domestic travel.
Ability to meet the position's requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Support procurement managers in developing and executing procurement strategies.
Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, including drafting contractual language and reviewing and responding to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
Ensure vendor contracts comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
Collaborate with Moog functional disciplines on trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cybersecurity, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant requirements.
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 associated supplier communications.
Develop and maintain contract templates, including standard 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 procedural 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 procedural requirements.

Benefits

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