Director, Strategic Sourcing

Moog Inc. • Aurora, IL

2d • $160,000 - $230,000 • Remote

About The Position

Moog's Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing to provide global leadership for strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, and strategic supplier partnerships. This executive-level role will drive sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience to support business growth, operational excellence, and financial objectives. The Director will lead a global team responsible for commodity strategy, supplier selection, and contract management. This role reports to the Senior Director, Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) and requires periodic global travel to support suppliers and business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracts or supply chain leadership within a global manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and executing commodity strategies, supplier development programs, and long-term sourcing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of supplier contract negotiation, commercial terms and conditions, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and executive leadership teams.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, including FAR/DFARS, EAR/ITAR, import/export regulations, and other aerospace industry standards.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in risk management, supplier performance improvement, and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading global, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to travel globally as business needs require.
• Ability to access export-controlled information and meet applicable work authorization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the CAG ISC Leadership Team, helping define strategic priorities and overall supply chain direction.
• Lead global commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives that align with business objectives, growth plans, and supply chain requirements.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing decisions while balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk, and continuity of supply.
• Provide strategic leadership for Make vs. Buy decisions, supplier transitions, and supply base optimization efforts.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and supply chain trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and improved performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, Legal, and Contracts teams to support sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Lead supplier development initiatives that strengthen supplier performance, technical capability, capacity, and long-term competitiveness.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and strategic alignment.
• Serve as the escalation point for significant supplier performance, contractual, and commercial issues.
• Lead and develop a global Strategic Sourcing team while promoting operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practices across the organization.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• 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 and other personal growth programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director