Contracts Manager

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Sr. Contracts Manager

Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY

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. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

• Support procurement managers to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Prepare and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Draft contractual language, review and respond to proposed vendor contractual deviations.
• Collaborate with various Moog functional disciplines on contract requirements, such as trade compliance, VAT, duties, Incoterms, cyber security, FAR, DFARS, and other relevant areas.
• Consult internal and external legal counsel on contract‑related matters.
• Provide contract 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 and Standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the contract management lifecycle process and implement procedural changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Handle contract change and risk management, including documentation related to supplier claims, disputes, litigation, contract provision evaluation, drafting, and negotiations.
• Upskill procurement and logistics personnel by providing training on contract requirements, commercial and U.S. Government terms and conditions, Moog policy, contract lifecycle process, and procedural requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related technical discipline.
• Juris Doctor (JD).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant contracts experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts management, preferably within a large, complex organization.
• Experience managing contracts for a wide variety of indirect procurement categories, including but not limited to Machine Tooling, Calibration Services, IT, Chemicals, Facilities, Logistics, and Professional Services.
• Understanding of U.S. and international transactional principles including 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.

• Financial Rewards: Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• 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…