Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager

Moog Inc.•Buffalo, NY

56d•Hybrid

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. We are delighted to announce a Senior Indirect Procurement Manager opportunity in Moog's Central Supply Chain organization. The Senior Procurement Indirect Manager has a critical role in leading the negotiations and contract requirements for the enterprise IT category. The Senior Indirect Procurement Manager reports directly to the Central Supply Chain Senior Indirect Procurement Director.

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, preferably within a large, complex organization.
Experience drafting contractual language, reviewing, negotiating, and responding to proposed vendor contractual deviations of global IT contracts is preferred.
Experience consulting with internal and external legal counsel and/or contracts team 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.
Manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance and support in daily activities, and the development of knowledge and skills in support of talent development.
Proven capability in working collaboratively within a multicultural, geographically dispersed environment.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, or a Juris Doctor (JD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Includes drafting contractual language, reviewing, negotiating, and responding to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
Collaborate with various Moog functional disciplines on contract requirements, e.g., trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cyber security, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant areas.
Consult with internal and external legal counsel and/or contracts team on contract-related matters.
Maintain accurate records of all contracts, amendments, and associated supplier communications.
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.
Manage requisitions, lead new sourcing and supplier selection, related new supplier set up, and purchase order creation, issuance, and amendments to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and cost control.