Senior Logistics Contracts Manager

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

19h•$125,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog’s Indirect Procurement organization is seeking an Indirect Senior Logistics Contracts Manager. Your role is critical in leading the negotiations and managing contract requirements for the enterprise Logistics category supporting business operations across multiple operating groups and global locations. You will report to the Indirect Procurement Director. You will have an onsite or hybrid work schedule in East Aurora, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related technical discipline. JD preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, preferably within a large, complex organization, with at least three (3) years of leadership experience.
Experience managing global logistics contracts.
Understanding of US and international transactional principles including, but not limited to, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), export licensing, imports, Incoterms, VAT, and duties.
Experience consulting with legal counsel on contractual terms and conditions.
Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to unique business problems in a collaborative environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
Proven capability in working collaboratively within a multicultural, geographically dispersed environment.
Flexible working hours when required to support meetings in different time zones.
Occasional international or domestic travel.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Support procurement managers to develop and execute procurement strategies.
Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Includes drafting contractual language, reviewing and responding to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
Provide contracts guidance and support to procurement and logistics managers.
Maintain accurate records of all contracts, amendments, and associated supplier communications.
Develop and maintain a variety of 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 process and implement procedure changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Includes contract change and risk management, including requirements to maintain documentation related to supplier claims, disputes, and litigation, contract provision evaluation, contract drafting and contract negotiations.
Upskill procurement and logistics personnel by providing training on contract requirements, commercial and US Government terms and conditions, Moog policy, contract lifecycle process, and procedure requirements.

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
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.