Contracts Manager

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible paid time off

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Tuition Assistance and mentorship programs

Job summary

Moog Inc is seeking a Contracts Manager who will oversee procurement strategies and vendor contracts, with a focus on compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a Juris Doctor, and at least 5 years of experience in contracts management.

This position offers flexibility to work fully remote or hybrid if located near Buffalo, NY, with a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $155,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant contracts experience.
• Experience managing diverse indirect procurement categories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement managers to develop procurement strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Provide contract guidance to procurement and logistics managers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Reporting To

Sr. Contracts Manager

Work Schedule

Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY

Overview

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. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement managers to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Draft contractual language, review and respond to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
• Collaborate with various Moog functional disciplines on contract requirements, such as trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cyber security, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant areas.
• Consult internal and external legal counsel on contract‑related matters.
• Provide contract 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 and Standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the contract management lifecycle process and implement procedural changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Handle contract change and risk management, including documentation related to supplier claims, disputes, litigation, contract provision evaluation, drafting, and negotiations.
• Upskill procurement and logistics personnel by providing training on contract requirements, commercial and U.S. Government terms and conditions, Moog policy, contract lifecycle process, and procedural requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related technical discipline.
• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Minimum of 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 U.S. and international transactional principles including 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.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• 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 12 core values; multiple Employee Resource Groups led by employees and open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range

• Buffalo, NY: $110,000.00–$155,000.00 annually.
• 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 is one component of Moog’s total compensation package.

Access to Export‑Controlled Information

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, affirming 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.

Recruitment Information

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. Direct submissions to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and become the property of Moog Inc.