Senior Supply Specialist

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Job Title: Senior Supply Specialist

Reporting To: Product Line Lead

Work Schedule: Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

Moog is seeking a Senior Supply Specialist to join their Military Aircraft Group, reporting to the Production Lead. This role offers a first shift, hybrid work schedule based out of East Aurora, NY.

The Military Aircraft Group Senior Supply Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end purchase order placement to achieve site operational requirements. That includes managing purchase orders from PO placement through receiving parts. Senior Supply Specialists lead supplier selection, difficult supplier relationships, and cross-functional coordination to resolve complicated supply chain issues.

• Manage assigned suppliers from end-to-end including converting demand signals into Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and Moog systems and processes.

• Creating Sole Source Justification and Price Analysis documents in support of Government DFAR regulations.

• Generate and manage Purchase Order documentation in alignment with Government Compliance Checklist requirements, including order entry as needed.

• Develop and execute procurement replenishment solutions and strategies. This includes managing supply chain master settings responsibilities for assigned parts which include the coordination and governance of demand‑driven buffer strategies.

• Communicating directly and influencing Suppliers to obtain/improve delivery commitments and provide the site with up‑to‑date information.

• Leading and facilitating cross functional teams to solve complex supply chain problems. This includes leading investigations for supplier non‑conformances and return to vendor (RTV).

• Acting as Subject matter expert and coaches and/or trains others on foundational supply chain processes.

• Communicating and influencing internal site functions to achieve operational goals. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating with Logistics and Receiving Inspection (RI) to ensure parts are delivered to point of use as required.

  • Liaising between other sites or operating groups to resolve issues impacting delivery or quality.

  • Coordinating with strategic sourcing to ensure contractual terms and conditions are operationalized into the integrated planning and placement processes.

  • Leading cross functional teams across several Moog sites and determining allocation of shared supply across multiple operating groups.

  • Collaborating with finance, planning, and engineering to ensure proper billing for intercompany repairs.

• Act as a deputy to Product Line Lead or other supply chain professionals to ensure supply chain flow of parts and/or information as needed in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study plus at least 5 years of relevant Supply Chain Procurement experience; OR associate degree plus a minimum of 10 years relevant Supply Chain Procurement experience.

  • This includes PO placement and leading negotiations with external customers or suppliers.

• Deep knowledge of procurement processes including but not limited to PO placement, RFQ/RFP requirements, quality assurance, customer flow‑down requirements, parts scheduling, and management, DDMRP processes/inputs.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawing requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow Supply Chain regulations/procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and experience in working with external constituencies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and able to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.

• Deep knowledge of Moog systems (MBS, TIPQA, Power Bi, Rapid Response, etc.).

• Requires 5-10% Travel.

• This position requires access…