Senior Supplier Lead

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Job Title:

Senior Supplier Lead

Reporting To:

Mgr., Supply Chain

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Commercial Aircraft business supports the full aircraft lifecycle—from design, development, testing, and certification to in‑service support. Our capabilities include OEM design, aftermarket services, engine accessory repairs, aircraft control components, and advanced avionics and digital airfield solutions.

Moog’s Commercial Aircraft Group is hiring a Senior Supplier Lead for a hybrid role in East Aurora, New York.

As a Senior Supplier Lead you will be responsible for….

• Responsible for developing and managing effective supplier relationships to achieve the business

• requirements.

• Responsible for the surveillance and monitoring of assigned suppliers

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

• Provides effective purchase order management to ensure current and verified delivery information is

• reflected using standard systems and processes.

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

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

• Leads problem solving activities to resolve issue affecting supplier relationships and supply chain

• performance.

• Support and potentially lead supplier performance recovery & improvement activities

• Provides regional support for supplier selection, supplier development and NPI.

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

• Identification and pursuit of quality, cost, delivery, and lead time improvements.

• The scope of responsibility in terms of parts/suppliers or level of complexity is higher relative to the Supplier Lead responsibilities

To be considered for the Senior Supplier Lead position, you will need….

• A bachelor’s degree level education, preferred in the fields of engineering, supply chain, or business

• Greater than 5 years of progressive experience (usually post education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering (preferably Aerospace)

• Desired qualifications would include Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management, additional education and a master’s degree in business, Engineering.

• An engineering or technical background is preferable, along with Project/Program Management experience

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

• Strong communication skills are required in the form of written, verbal and formal presentation. Incumbent should have the ability to effectively communicate with, and influence, Operation Group staff, which is made

up of many disciplines, at all management levels. This also includes communications with Moog internal and external stakeholder

• The individual must be able to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

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 & 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 

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $90,000.00–$130,000.00 Annually

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