Sr Planner/Buyer - Development Programs

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

5d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog is hiring a Sr. Planner/Buyer for its Defense division in East Aurora, New York. This role is responsible for end-to-end planning and procurement for developmental programs, with a focus on one-off and prototype projects rather than standard production. The position involves close collaboration with engineers to source materials, manage long-lead times, and coordinate with outside processors. It reports to the Development Process Manager and is onsite on first shift. The Sr. Planner/Buyer analyzes engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to determine material and tooling requirements, develops and maintains project schedules, monitors development-job status, and communicates updates to program managers and customers. The role also sources specialty components, manages outside-processing purchase orders, negotiates with suppliers, helps resolve supplier quality issues, maintains development-part data in ERP/MRP systems, and identifies supply risks. The listed annual salary range for Buffalo, New York is $75,000–$95,000. Actual salary may vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, and 2 or more years of experience; or an associate degree in a preferred field and 4 or more years of experience.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Sense of urgency.

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 milestones are met.
Monitor and report development-job status to Program Managers and customers.
Source and purchase specialty components according to project specifications.
Manage Outside Processing purchase orders, including tracking and expediting parts sent for processes such as heat treatment and plating.
Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, and terms to meet program budgets and deadlines.
Resolve supplier non-conformances and other discrepancies with Quality and the Supplier Development Engineering Team.
Use 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.