Senior Supplier Lead

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:

Senior Supplier Lead

Reporting To:

Procurement & Supplier Performance Manager

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Moog is looking for a Senior Supplier Lead to be the primary point of contact responsible for holistic management of assigned suppliers.  You will develop and maintain effective relationships with your designated suppliers and with the supply chain team.  Reporting to a Supply Chain Manager, you will have a 9/80 work schedule option with a hybrid work location (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries.  Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

As a Senior Supplier Lead, you will:

• Develop and manage effective supplier relationships to achieve the business requirements.

• Responsible for the surveillance and monitoring of assigned suppliers.

• Evaluate supplier performance including the Identification & mitigation of risk.

• Provide effective purchase order management to insure current and verified delivery information is reflected using standard systems and processes.

• Ensure the effective and timely closure of root cause and corrective actions.

• When necessary, expedite supplier deliveries to achieve site operational requirements

• Lead problem solving activities to resolve issues affecting supplier relationships and supply chain performance.

• Support and potentially lead supplier performance recovery and improvement activities

• Provide support for supplier selection, supplier development, and NPI.

• Use regional and supplier knowledge to provide input to supply chain planning.

• Identify and pursue quality, cost, delivery, and lead time improvements.

• Business travel up to 25% will be required to visit assigned suppliers. Occasional travel may be required to visit other Moog sites.

To be considered for this role, here are the Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering)

• 5+ years of experience in a supply chain, procurement, subcontracts, or engineering role which includes interfacing with suppliers

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Experience in the aerospace industry

• Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Program Management

• An engineering or technical background

• Master’s Degree in Business or Engineering is a plus

• Good negotiating skills, combined with knowledge of procurement and contractual law

• Working knowledge of an MRP system

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to understand and lead complex supply chain requirements

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of contractual requirements, business systems, and processes

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, relocation assistance

• Health & Welfare: 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

• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

• Torrance site offers 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off