Indirect Procurement Lead

Moog • Buffalo, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Moog's Indirect Procurement organization is seeking an Indirect Procurement Lead to support enterprise-wide IT & Telecom procurement activities across multiple operating groups and global locations. This role will partner with business stakeholders, suppliers, legal teams, and cross-functional partners to drive value, manage risk, optimize supplier relationships, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor management, contract administration, IT asset management, or a related discipline.
• 2 years of experience supporting IT, Telecommunications, Software, Cloud Services, Infrastructure, SaaS, or Technology-related procurement categories.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, commercial negotiations, and contract review activities.
• Working knowledge of supplier agreements, contract terms and conditions, and contract administration best practices.
• Experience collaborating with legal, finance, cybersecurity, compliance, or other business stakeholders on supplier and contractual matters.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, supplier relationship management, and category management.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership models.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, CPM, or other related procurement and supply chain certifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting global procurement operations and supplier management activities.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, software licensing agreements, cloud services agreements, and technology procurement best practices.
• Experience using enterprise procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide IT and Telecom procurement activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and procurement strategies.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and commercial discussions with IT and Telecom suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Trade Compliance, Cybersecurity, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual and operational requirements are addressed.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel and contracts teams to review supplier terms and conditions and mitigate business risk.
• Manage supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate procurement, contract, and supplier records.
• Support sourcing events, supplier evaluations, supplier selection processes, and competitive bidding initiatives.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders, requisitions, amendments, and related procurement documentation.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership to support strategic procurement decisions.
• Identify, assess, and escalate commercial, contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks while recommending mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development and execution of category strategies for IT and Telecom spend categories.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management activities to drive continuous improvement and value creation.
• Analyze spend data and sourcing opportunities to identify cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve procurement objectives and business goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement processes, contract management practices, and supplier performance.

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”)
• other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

What This Job Offers

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