Supplier Lead

Moog Controls Ltd.; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Life assurance

Company pension contribution

Employee share options

Free onsite parking

EV Charging

Job summary

Moog Controls Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supplier Lead to develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with business requirements and delivery goals, while collaborating across functions and regions to meet global supply chain objectives.

You will serve as the primary contact for assigned suppliers, monitor performance, mitigate risks, drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and lead times, and travel regularly to supplier locations within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Up to 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contractual requirements, business systems, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and supporting supplier development activities.
• Effective communication and relationship management with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to meet business requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned suppliers with strong collaboration.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring of assigned suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage purchase orders with current and accurate delivery information.
• Drive timely closure of root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Expedite supplier deliveries to support site operations.
• Lead supplier recovery and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide regional support for supplier selection, development, and NPI.
• Collaborate across functions and regions to achieve global SCM objectives.
• Travel regularly to supplier locations within the region and Moog sites as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

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: Supplier Lead

Reporting To: Manager, Supply Chain

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective supplier relationships to achieve business requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, ensuring strong collaboration and communication.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring activities for assigned suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage purchase orders to ensure current and accurate delivery information is maintained through standard systems and processes.
• Drive the timely and effective closure of root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Expedite supplier deliveries when required to support site operational requirements.
• Lead problem-solving activities to resolve issues impacting supplier relationships and supply chain performance.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead supplier recovery and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide regional support for supplier selection, supplier development, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Leverage regional and supplier knowledge to support supply chain planning activities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, delivery, and lead time performance.
• Collaborate across multiple functions, cultures, and geographic regions to achieve global supply chain objectives.
• Travel regularly to supplier locations within the designated region and occasionally to Moog sites outside the region as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Up to 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex supply chain challenges.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contractual requirements, business systems, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and supporting supplier development activities.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including regular supplier visits within the assigned region.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple functions, cultures, and geographic regions.

Nice to Have

• Engineering or technical background.
• Project or Program Management experience.
• Professional certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Program Management.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience within the Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of procurement and contractual law.
• Experience supporting supplier selection, supplier development, and new product introduction programs.
• Negotiation experience with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.

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 and EV Charging