Senior Planner/Buyer

Moog•Santa Barbara, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog Military Aircraft LLC. is seeking a Sr. Planner/Buyer for our Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit, Defense Division. As our Sr. Planner/Buyer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for managing the development and execution of procurement strategies for assigned category strategies. You will develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with both internal customers and stakeholders of all Operating Groups and external suppliers. In collaboration with our Legal team, you will conduct vendor negotiations related to material and services including price, quality, specifications, and delivery to meet project requirements, ensuring that supplier delivery schedules and quality are maintained at a level necessary to support timelines. You will conduct global market research to identify potential new suppliers and products, lead cross-functional teams to qualify and seek opportunities to optimize the supply base, where applicable. You will execute RFQ’s for designated categories to determine supplier capabilities, risks, pricing, and services focusing on total cost of ownership. You will source domestically and internationally the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing needs. You will maintain internal records and system data fields for Purchasing lead times, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance data, etc. You will comply with all SOX requirements and approved processes and procedures. You will review MRP requirements and inventory on hand balances to ensure material availability. You will also use the ERP computer system to manage inventory requirements. You will review and understand drawings, material specifications and engineering specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, engineering, finance, technical background or related field of study is required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive procurement experience (usually post education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering
2-5 years’ experience in a sourcing organization or relevant business/commercial experience
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, SAP, Ariba
Established Procurement skillset to include sourcing indirect categories, negotiation, strategy development and execution, contract development, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier diversity and management
Demonstrated experience identifying and developing procurement tools and reports
Proven ability to utilize various industry information and benchmarking, draw upon knowledge and researching data utilizing internal and external sources of the global markets, interpret key stakeholder requirements, and leverage actionable data analytics in evaluating strategies, developing options, and executing tactics to deliver sustainable sourcing solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing SAP systems a plus
MBA preferred
Project/Program Management experience
Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management
Knowledge of procurement and contractual law is preferred
ISM-CPM/CPSM certified, APICs-CPIM, preferred

Responsibilities

Managing the development and execution of procurement strategies for assigned category strategies
Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with both internal customers and stakeholders of all Operating Groups and external suppliers
Conduct vendor negotiations related to material and services including price, quality, specifications, and delivery to meet project requirement
Ensure that supplier delivery schedules and quality are maintained at a level necessary to support timelines
Conduct global market research to identify potential new suppliers and products
Lead cross functional team to qualify and also seek opportunities to optimize the supply base, where applicable
Execute RFQ’s for designated categories to determine supplier capabilities, risks, pricing, and services focusing on total cost of ownership
Source domestically and internationally the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing needs
Maintain internal records and system data fields for Purchasing lead times, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance data, etc.
Comply with all SOX requirements and approved processes and procedures
Review MRP requirements and inventory on hand balances to ensure material availability
Use ERP computer system to manage inventory requirements
Review and understand drawings, material specifications and engineering specifications

Benefits

great compensation package
annual profit sharing
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
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
Inclusive culture rooted in our values
Employee Resource Groups
team-building activities