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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 is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our dynamic team in East Aurora, NY or Niagara Falls, NY. This Buyer/Planner 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. You will report to the Process Manager and enjoy a collaborative working environment with a hybrid schedule on first shift.

To be considered for our Buyer/Planner role, here’s what you will typically need to bring with you:

• A Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or similar)

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• An Associate’s degree and 2 years procurement/planning experience

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• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• This position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and Pulmonary Function testing

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

As our Buyer/Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

• Acting as a procurement specialist within the organization representing supply chain
• Creating and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodity/categories
• Negotiating suppliers, 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
• 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
• Participating in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints
• Leading continuous improvement activities for the procurement function or business unit

• Occasional travel to our Niagara Falls NY site may be required

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• 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 Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
• Additional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!

Salary Range Transparency:

Salary Range Disclaimer

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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