Senior Planner/Buyer

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible PTO

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft LLC in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Senior Planner/Buyer to join our Turreted Weapon Systems unit. The role concentrates on developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and building strong internal and external relationships to meet project goals.

Key duties include executing RFQs, sourcing domestically and internationally, maintaining ERP data, monitoring lead times and inventory, and ensuring SOX compliance within approved processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, engineering, finance, technical background or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a sourcing organization or relevant business/commercial experience.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; MS Office Proficiency; SAP, Ariba experience; SAP implementation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Negotiate with suppliers on price, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct global market research and supplier qualification.
• Manage MRP requirements and inventory in ERP system.
• Review drawings and specifications.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Excel

PowerPoint

MRP

SAP

Ariba

Negotiation

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

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: Senior Planner/Buyer Reporting To: Manager, Materials - SDG Work Schedule: Hybrid – Santa Barbara, CA

Overall Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Moog Military Aircraft LLC. is seeking a Sr. Planner/Buyer for our Turreted Weapon Systems Business Unit, Defense Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the development and execution of procurement strategies for assigned category strategies
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with both internal customers and stakeholders of all Operating Groups and external suppliers
• In collaboration with our Legal team, conduct vendor negotiations related to material and services including price, quality, specifications, and delivery to meet project requirement; ensure that supplier delivery schedules and quality are maintained at a level necessary to support timelines
• Conduct global market research to identify potential new suppliers and products; lead cross functional team to qualify and also seek opportunities to optimize the supply base, where applicable
• Execute RFQ’s for designated categories to determine supplier capabilities, risks, pricing, and services focusing on total cost of ownership
• Source domestically and internationally the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing needs.
• Maintain internal records and system data fields for Purchasing lead times, inventory accuracy, and supplier performance data, etc.
• Comply with all SOX requirements and approved processes and procedures
• Review MRP requirements and inventory on hand balances to ensure material availability.
• You will also use ERP computer system to manage inventory requirements.
• Review and understand drawings, material specifications and engineering specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, engineering, finance, technical background or related field of study is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive procurement experience (usually post education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering
• 2-5 years’ experience in a sourcing organization or relevant business/commercial experience
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, SAP, Ariba; Experience implementing SAP systems a plus
• Established Procurement skillset to include sourcing indirect categories, negotiation, strategy development and execution, contract development, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier diversity and management
• Demonstrated experience identifying and developing procurement tools and reports
• Proven ability to utilize various industry information and benchmarking, draw upon knowledge and researching data utilizing internal and external sources of the global markets, interpret key stakeholder requirements, and leverage actionable data analytics in evaluating strategies, developing options, and executing tactics to deliver sustainable sourcing solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Project/Program Management experience
• Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management
• Knowledge of procurement and contractual law is preferred
• ISM-CPM/CPSM certified, APICs-CPIM, preferred

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
• 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
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.

Salary Range Transparency: Santa Barbara, CA $115,000.00–$148,000.00 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.

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.