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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 enables constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.

Our Space division in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join our dynamic team. The Sr. Buyer will have primary procurement responsibilities for multiple business areas, supporting Assembly & Test and other functions. This role requires a mix of strategic supplier development and day-to-day buying activities to ensure program schedules are met and cost, quality, and delivery targets are achieved.

As our Sr. Buyer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

• Acting as a procurement leader within the organization representing supply chain

• Creating and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodity/categories

• Negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and risk reduction

• Managing supplier performance, on-time delivery and quality metrics; escalating and resolving supplier issues

• Collaborating with shop planning, production, and engineering to support component gating and kit releases

• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans for material and supplier risks

• Performing data-driven analyses and trend analysis to identify opportunities and forecast needs

• Placing and expediting purchase orders; monitoring PO status and delivery dates

• Providing reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders

• Supporting master planning with basic forecasting inputs and procurement lead-time updates

• Leading or participating in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints

• Participating in or leading continuous improvement activities for the procurement function or business unit

• Mentoring junior buyers and contributing to team development

To be considered for the Sr. Buyer role, you will need to bring with you:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field, and 2 years planning experience

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• An Associate’s degree in Business, Analytics, or a related field, and 6 years planning experience

~PLUS~

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Strong sense of urgency

It would also be ideal if you had the following preferred qualifications:  

• Any advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus

• Experience with PowerBI

• Experience in supporting lean manufacturing

 How we care for you: 

• 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 miles of walking trails, sports leagues, exciting employee engagement events and more!

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The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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