Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Work Schedule: Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY Moog Industrial is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to be responsible for development of strategic sourcing plans including make vs buy inputs, Supplier identification and selection, negotiating and closing high value long term agreements, Supplier relationship management, Supplier partnership and development as well as general contractual supplier support for all IG sites and Business Units. The ability to effectively manage relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders throughout the process is critical. Your scope will include: New programs, existing programs and aftermarket programs throughout the entire lifecycle of proposal development, new product introduction, rate increase and mass production in order to meet quality, total cost, delivery and inventory goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree level education preferred in the fields of Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience (usually post education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering (preferably Automotive)
- Good negotiating skills, combined with knowledge of procurement and contractual law is preferred.
- Good communication/organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand complex
- Global business travel will be required to visit Moog internal sites and their suppliers - sometimes with short notice
- Requires strong analytical and creative problem solving abilities to understand and facilitate complex supply chain decision making
- Requires excellent working knowledge and understanding of contractual requirements, business systems and processes
- A good understanding of supply chain networks and linkage and flow
- Travel to other Moog locations and suppliers, when required (about 10-20%).
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management, additional education and a Master's Degree in Business, Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Develops and Leads Strategic Sourcing Plans
- Supports Make vs. Buy Decisions
- Analyzes Global Market Trends
- Manages Commodity Strategy Development
- Builds Strategic Supplier Partnerships
- Optimizes Supply Channels
- Drives Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Negotiates and Manages Contracts
- Leads Strategic Sourcing Teams and Projects
Benefits
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
- Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
