Sr. Planner/Buyer Development

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

4d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

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. 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. The Hypersonic Vehicle Systems team is growing and comprises a cross-disciplinary group of industry veterans and young talent alike. The focus is on the development of hypervelocity vehicles and associated Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems. The team is a tight-knit group of collaboration-oriented professionals that welcome others looking to work on multi-faceted, complex problems as a team. We are hiring a Development Program Planner/Buyer to be responsible for the end-to-end planning and procurement for developmental programs. Unlike a standard production role, this position focuses on one-off or prototype projects, requiring heavy collaboration with engineers to source materials, manage long-lead times, and coordinate with outside processors.

Requirements

3 years in procurement and 1 year in planning within a precision machining or aerospace/defense environment.
Bachelor’s degree. Preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel (preferred)
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Strong negotiation, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven prototype environment.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR compliance

Responsibilities

Analyze engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to determine material and tooling requirements for new programs.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules to ensure all milestones are met.
Monitor and report on the status of development jobs to Program Managers and customers.
Source and purchase specialty components according to project specifications.
Manage Outside Processing (OSP) purchase orders, including tracking and expediting parts sent for heat-treat, plating, etc.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to meet strict program budgets and deadlines.
Resolve supplier non-conformances and other discrepancies in coordination with Quality and Supplier Development Engineering Team.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain data integrity for development parts when applicable.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with long-lead items or single-source suppliers.