Procurement Specialist

Moog; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Santa Barbara, CA. This role involves sourcing commodities, negotiating pricing, and leading cross-functional discussions to ensure effective supply chain management.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and certifications in purchasing. Moog offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible paid time off and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in a buying role.
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency in negotiation and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices and lead times for commodities.
• Facilitate cross functional discussions and drive consensus.
• Develop structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage top-level assembly planning and scheduling.
• Generate and implement ideas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Commodity sourcing

Cross functional leadership

Problem solving

Planning skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

APICS Certification

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Job description

## BuyerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Santa Barbara, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-26-18571Moog 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**:Buyer**Reporting To:**Manager, Materials - SDG**Work Schedule:**Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA**Moog’s Santa Barbara Operations** provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in:* Stabilized Turret Drive Systems Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)* Ammunition Handling* Data Control and Distribution* Power Management and DistributionWe are looking for a **Buyer** for an onsite position at our Santa Barbara/Goleta location.**Here's what you'll need to bring with you:*** Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or equivalent AND three (3) years of prior relevant experience.* APICS Certification in Purchasing, Production, and Inventory Control is preferred.* Lean Manufacturing Certification or experience is preferred.**Here’s what you’ll be working on day to day:*** Buying: Commodity source, negotiate price and lead time: execute RFQ to PO sourcing within commodity strategy, ability to negotiate flexible supply strategies to achieve cost and lead-time goals / have intimate understanding of key suppliers/coach and support RFQ activities for solution development* Leadership: Cross functional leadership ability, has ability to facilitate/influence cross functional discussions with peers within product line team driving towards consensus/gain commitment to agreed-upon action plans and follow-up to commitments within the organization* Problem Solving: Root Cause/Corrective Actions: developing structured problem-solving methodology (Ex. A3, 5 Why, 8D, Production Pareto, and RC/CA) to approach issues and develop solutions with a continual improvement mindset/can facilitate & influence group together to solve a problem, starting to use structure (methodology) - leading to consistent results/can recognize and escalate when effort is stalling* Planning: Top Level Assemblies: working the constraints/mastery of part requirement and associated impacts up and down the supply chain, including historical and trending analysis, and advanced planning parameters/manage a master schedule, utilize capacity planning tools, construct basic planning bills, and begin to identify supply risks & opportunities* Continuous Improvement: Subject matter expert in idea generation and implementation: understand Product Line goals and strategic direction/generate new ideas using analytics & data to assess trends within SME scope/frame opportunity and present for consideration to SC strategic team**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.#LI-KM**Salary Range Transparency:**Santa Barbara, CA $85,000.00–$105,000.00 Annually**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. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran *Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.