Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager

Moog • East Aurora, NY

235d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Remote

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. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and manages the execution of strategic sourcing plans. This includes Supply Chain network design and the identification, selection and development of suppliers. It also includes the creation, negotiation and management of supplier Contracts/Long Term Agreements (LTA's) for the entire product life cycle. Specifically in support of the Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG), the role will develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with the CAG business units and CAG Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organization strategic initiatives. These initiatives include negotiating LTAs to increase secured spend, regionalization of supply to align with Moog operations, reducing approved supplier count, and identifying and executing cost reduction initiatives. The ISC Sourcing team is responsible for ~$500M in spend annually, supporting all our operations and global supply chain (including Asia, Europe, and Americas). This role is specifically responsible for ~$150M in global spend from suppliers that provide production supplies of Raw Materials (Steel/Al/Ti/), Castings, Forgings, Fasteners, Seals/Orings, and other mechanical COTS components. This role is also responsible for leading a direct-reporting team of 2-4 Strategic Sourcing Managers supporting the same commodities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
• A relevant advanced (graduate level) degree and/or Supply Chain Professional Certification is desirable.
• >5 years relevant global Supply Chain knowledge and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of compiling and negotiating contractual terms and conditions for long term supplier agreements.
• Proven collaborative leadership capability within a multicultural geographically dispersed environment.
• Strong communication skills are required in the form of written, verbal and formal presentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and execute tactical and long term strategic sourcing plans for multiple parts and a variety of products within an assigned commodity grouping.
• Provide strategic input to the Make vs Buy business planning process, and lead Buy to Buy and Make to Buy supplier transitions.
• Research and identify suppliers to achieve an effective Supply Chain network design based on quality, lead time, vendor managed inventory and total landed cost.
• Provide proposal support to the Business Sectors for current programs and new business pursuits.
• Complete supplier selection after considering inputs and consulting with a cross functional team through a Supplier Selection process.
• Determine when products should be sourced to a single vendor or multiple vendors to mitigate risk, and provide continuity of supply and long term competitiveness.
• Develop new supplier capabilities/competencies through strategic supplier partnerships to generate competitive advantage.
• Establish and manage the required relationships, investment, training and resource requirements to successfully complete planned supplier development.
• Collaborate across the global Supply Chain organization and with other function business partners to analyze demand and supply trends.
• Continuously assess strategic sourcing requirements to define strategic sourcing policies, supplier contractual requirements, business objectives, initiatives, and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Contracts/Legal function to define, flow down and negotiate supplier contractual requirements.
• Act as senior escalation point for suppliers that are not performing in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Manage Supplier New Product Introduction (NPI) in collaboration with Sector Program Manager.
• Be responsible for relationship management for supplier partners to achieve effective global long term business partnerships.
• Manage and mentor a global Strategic Sourcing team encouraging professional growth and development.

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Annual profit sharing
• Matching 401k
• Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• Holidays and parental leave program
• Relocation assistance
• 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, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree