Supply Specialist

Moog Inc. • Aurora, IL

3d • $70,000 - $90,000 • 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. Job Title: Supply Specialist Reporting To: Material and Supply Chain Manager Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers. Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities. Our Space division in East Aurora, NY is looking for a Supply Specialist to join our dynamic team! Under the general direction of the Material & Supply Chain manager, the Supply Specialist will be a critical liaison across Suppliers, Program Management, Engineering and Manufacturing, focusing on purchase order execution, MRP alignment, work order accuracy and timing and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience or direct/equivalent co-op experience. ~OR~ Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. ~OR~ Progressive experience directly related to the position or field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Experience negotiating with vendors on supply/procurement issues.
• Knowledge of procurement processes including PO placement and schedule management.
• Ability to understand and follow complex regulations/procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• The ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Program Management. APICS or other industry standard certifications are a plus.
• An engineering or technical background is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain part planning parameters in line with the agreed materials plan input as well as the suppliers’ latest planning information such as lead time etc.
• Responsible for conversion of demand signals into Purchase Orders (PO) in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and Moog systems and processes.
• Creation of Sole Source Justification and Price Analysis documents in support of Government DFAR regulations.
• Liaise with directly with the Supplier to obtain delivery commitments and provide the site with up-to-date information.
• Communicate and influence internal site functions such as Goods Inwards and Receiving Inspection (RI) to ensure parts are delivered to point of use as required.
• Coordination and support for supplier non-conformance and return to vendor (RTV).
• Coordinate and liaise between Site and Supplier or Regional supply chain (where applicable) to resolve issues such as Delivery/Quality/paperwork discrepancies.
• Coordinate with strategic sourcing to ensure contractual terms and conditions are operationalized into the integrated planning and placement processes.
• Coordinate with strategic sourcing to identify and resolve deviations to contractual terms and conditions.
• Maintain supply chain flow of parts and/or information by backfilling other supply chain colleagues as needed to support timely supply chain issues.
• Responsible for effective communication within and outside of supply chain function, including escalations to leadership.

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 & Wellbeing: 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 including on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, sports leagues, exciting employee engagement events and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees