Contracts Manager

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Contracts Manager to support procurement by negotiating vendor contracts and ensuring compliance across indirect categories like Machine Tooling, IT, and Facilities. This onsite role reports to the Senior Contracts Manager in East Aurora.

Candidates should hold a JD and a Bachelor's in business or related field, have at least five years of contracts experience, and be adept at UCC, Incoterms, VAT, and working with legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related technical discipline.
• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management.
• Experience managing contracts for a wide variety of indirect procurement categories.
• Understanding of US and international transactional principles including UCC, export licensing, imports, Incoterms, VAT, and duties.
• Experience consulting with legal counsel on contractual terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to unique business problems in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proven capability in working collaboratively within a multicultural, geographically dispersed environment.
• Flexible working hours when required to support meetings in different time zones.
• Occasional international or domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement managers to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with Moog functional disciplines on contract requirements (trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cyber security, FAR, DFARS).
• Consult with internal and external legal counsel on contract-related matters.
• Provide contracts guidance and support to procurement and logistics managers.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts, amendments, and supplier communications.
• Develop and maintain contract templates including Long Term Supplier Agreements and Standard Terms and Conditions.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal liaison

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related technical discipline

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

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:

Contracts Manager

Reporting To:

Sr. Contracts Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

We are seeking a Contracts Manager in Moog's Central Supply Chain organization. Your role is critical in managing vendor contract requirements for a wide range of indirect procurement categories including Machine Tooling, Calibration Services, IT, Chemicals, Facilities, Logistics and Professional Services. You will report to the Senior Contracts Manager in an onsite role in East Aurora, New York.

To be considered for the Contracts Manager role, here's what you'll need to bring with you...

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related technical discipline.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, preferably within a large, complex organization.
• Experience managing contracts for a wide variety of indirect procurement categories, including but not limited to Machine Tooling, Calibration Services, IT, Chemicals, Facilities, Logistics and Professional Services.
• Understanding of US and international transactional principles including, but not limited to, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), export licensing, imports, Incoterms, VAT, and duties.
• Experience consulting with legal counsel on contractual terms and conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to unique business problems in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven capability in working collaboratively within a multicultural, geographically dispersed environment.
• Flexible working hours when required to support meetings in different time zones.
• Occasional international or domestic travel.

As a Contracts Manager you will....

• Support procurement managers to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Includes drafting contractual language, reviewing and responding to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
• Collaborate with various Moog functional disciplines on contract requirements, e.g., trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cyber security, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant areas.
• Consult with internal and external legal counsel on contract-related matters.
• Provide contracts guidance and support to procurement and logistics managers.
• Maintain accurate records of all contracts, amendments, and associated supplier communications.
• Develop and maintain a variety of contract templates including standard Long Term Supplier Agreements, Standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase, and other contract vehicles.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the contract management lifecycle process and implement procedure changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Includes contract change and risk management, including requirements to maintain documentation related to supplier claims, disputes, and litigation, contract provision evaluation, contract drafting and contract negotiations.
• Upskill procurement and logistics personnel by providing training on contract requirements, commercial and US Government terms and conditions, Moog policy, contract lifecycle process, and procedure requirements.

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.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00-$155,000.00 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 perfor

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