Senior Logistics Contracts Manager

Moog; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Logistics Contracts Manager to lead negotiations and manage contract requirements for the enterprise Logistics category, supporting operations across multiple groups and global locations.

Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, you will develop procurement strategies, draft and review vendor contracts, and ensure compliance with UCC, Incoterms, and export controls while collaborating with legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field; JD preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, with at least three (3) years of leadership.
• Experience managing global logistics contracts.
• 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 key internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

About Moog

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

Senior Logistics Contracts Manager

Reporting To

Director, Indirect Procurement

Work Schedule

Hybrid - Buffalo, NY Moog's Indirect Procurement organization is seeking an Indirect Senior Logistics Contracts Manager . Your role is critical in leading the negotiations and managing contract requirements for the enterprise Logistics category supporting business operations across multiple operating groups and global locations. You will report to the Indirect Procurement Director. You will have an onsite or hybrid work schedule in East Aurora, New York.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related technical discipline. JD preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, preferably within a large, complex organization, with at least three (3) years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing global logistics contracts.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 $125,000.00-$165,000.00 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 benefit