Senior Procurement Strategist - Defense & Sourcing

Moog Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Moog Inc. seeks a Sr. Planner/Buyer in Santa Barbara, CA, with a hybrid work setup. You will lead procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage materials to support our Turreted Weapon Systems unit within the Defense Division.

Required are 5+ years in procurement, a related degree (MBA preferred), and strong experience with SAP/Ariba and MRP. This role drives supplier relationships and total cost optimization across global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, engineering, finance, technical background or related field is required.
• Minimum of 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with internal customers, stakeholders, and external suppliers.
• Lead vendor negotiations related to price, quality, specifications, and delivery to meet project requirements; ensure timely supplier delivery.
• Conduct global market research to identify potential new suppliers and products; lead cross-functional team to qualify and optimize the supply base.
• Execute RFQs 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.
• Comply with all SOX requirements and approved processes and procedures.
• Review MRP requirements and inventory on hand balances to ensure material availability; use ERP to manage inventory requirements.
• Review and understand drawings, material specifications and engineering specifications.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, engineering, finance, technical background or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Ariba

MRP

Job description

Moog Inc. seeks a Sr. Planner/Buyer in Santa Barbara, CA, with a hybrid work setup. You will lead procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage materials to support our Turreted Weapon Systems unit within the Defense Division.

Required are 5+ years in procurement, a related degree (MBA preferred), and strong experience with SAP/Ariba and MRP. This role drives supplier relationships and total cost optimization across global supply chains.