NPI Buyer

Moog Inc.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a New Product Introduction Purchasing Specialist for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves procurement of materials, working closely with suppliers to meet crucial deadlines, and maintaining relationships with both internal teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. A bachelor's degree and experience in technical purchasing are preferred.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Generous company pension contribution

Employee share options

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in technical purchasing or engineering.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in influencing decisions and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to meet program need dates.
• Coordinate with supplier leads on material performance.
• Maintain relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.

Skills

Project/Program Management experience

Negotiation strategy development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

MRP systems

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a New Product Introduction Purchasing Specialist for a 12-month fixed term contract. The New Product Introduction (NPI) purchasing specialist (Contract) is a member of the Wolverhampton site purchasing organisation and is responsible for supporting the procurement of direct material required to introduce the development and build of new product to the business on time.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Work with suppliers to prioritise key purchased parts to ensure commit dates meet program need dates.
• Interrogate lines of balance and program plans to identify critical paths and key purchased parts.
• Work with suppliers to explore and implement expedite opportunities where commit dates do not meet the program need dates.
• Communicate and agree expedite costs with Program Sourcing/Program Management.
• Liaise between supplier and MOOG Supply Chain functions to coordinate and resolve Quality and Manufacturing Engineering related issues.
• Coordinate with supplier leads regarding performance of existing suppliers in delivery of materials and services to contract and/or project price and timescales. Coordinate directly with project-unique suppliers.
• Maintain alignment with Sourcing teams to help develop or leverage best practice for procurement processes for requirements definition, supplier selection, contract negotiation and contract performance.
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with both internal customers and external suppliers and maintain agreed status reporting and communication channels.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
• Exemplify the Moog culture and values in all aspects of assigned duties.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice.
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%).
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

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Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.

EEO Statement

We Matter at Moog - Our Mission and Vision. At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Recruitment Agencies

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Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of AS9145 would be helpful, being the foundation for Moog's MAPQP and PPAP frameworks for new product introduction.
• Bachelor's degree preferred along with Project/Program Management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in the fields of technical purchasing, manufacturing or engineering.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to understand complex equipment, regulation, and procedural requirements.
• Ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities to meet deadlines.
• IT literate: Microsoft Office applications (familiarity with Microsoft Project ideal), MRP, general business management systems, interpretation of bills of material, and ability to run lines of balance.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal customers, stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Experience in influencing decisions and project lead.
• Established procurement skillset including negotiation strategy development and execution, contract development, financial analysis, and general supplier management.
• Ability to work well with others and on cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑motivated/directed and driven to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to utilize industry information and benchmarking, draw upon knowledge, research data using internal and external global market sources, interpret stakeholder requirements, and leverage actionable data analytics to evaluate strategies, develop options, and execute tactics for sustainable sourcing solutions.
• Potential travel to other Moog locations and suppliers when required (up to 40‑50%).
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance requirements regarding sharing technical data.
• CIPS preferred.

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