Indirect Procurement Lead

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Moog Inc. seeks an Indirect Procurement Lead to manage IT and Telecom spend, drive strategic sourcing, and negotiate supplier contracts across global locations. This hybrid Buffalo, NY role reports to the Sr. Procurement Manager.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, and business partners to optimize supplier relationships, manage risk, and control total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; strong procurement foundation.
• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• 2+ years supporting IT, Telecom, Software, Cloud Services, or Technology procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise-wide IT and Telecom procurement activities aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer supplier agreements ensuring policy compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity and stakeholders on contractual matters.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract administration

IT asset management

Supplier relationship management

Sourcing methodologies

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Finance / IT

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

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: Indirect Procurement Lead Reporting To: Sr. Procurement Manager Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Moog's Indirect Procurement organization is seeking an Indirect Procurement Lead to support enterprise-wide IT & Telecom procurement activities across multiple operating groups and global locations. This role will partner with business stakeholders, suppliers, legal teams, and cross-functional partners to drive value, manage risk, optimize supplier relationships, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

To be considered for the Indirect Procurement Lead role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor management, contract administration, IT asset management, or a related discipline.
• 2 years of experience supporting IT, Telecommunications, Software, Cloud Services, Infrastructure, SaaS, or Technology‑related procurement categories.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, commercial negotiations, and contract review activities.
• Working knowledge of supplier agreements, contract terms and conditions, and contract administration best practices.
• Experience collaborating with legal, finance, cybersecurity, compliance, or other business stakeholders on supplier and contractual matters.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, supplier relationship management, and category management.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, CPM, or other related procurement and supply chain certifications.
• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting global procurement operations and supplier management activities.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, software licensing agreements, cloud services agreements, and technology procurement best practices.
• Experience using enterprise procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar systems.

As an Indirect Procurement Lead, you will:

• Support enterprise-wide IT and Telecom procurement activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and procurement strategies.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and commercial discussions with IT and Telecom suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Trade Compliance, Cybersecurity, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual and operational requirements are addressed.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel and contracts teams to review supplier terms and conditions and mitigate business risk.
• Manage supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate procurement, contract, and supplier records.
• Support sourcing events, supplier evaluations, supplier selection processes, and competitive bidding initiatives.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders, requisitions, amendments, and related procurement documentation.
• Analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership to support strategic procurement decisions.
• Identify, assess, and escape commercial, contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks while recommending mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development and execution of category strategies for IT and Telecom spend categories.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management activities to drive continuous improvement and value creation.
• Analyze spend data and sourcing opportunities to identify cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve procurement objectives and business goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement processes, contract management practices, and supplier performance.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will be a trusted procurement partner who helps drive strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthens supplier relationships, reduces risk, and delivers measurable value across Moog's IT and Telecom spend categories. By combining strong procurement expertise, contract management skills, and business partnership capabilities, you'll play a key role in supporting enterprise objectives while continuously improving procurement performance and supplier outcomes.

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

Buffalo, NY $80,000.00–$110,000.00

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.

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