Procurement Specialist

## Buyer Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
Santa Barbara, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-26-18571

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**:

Buyer
** Reporting To:
** Manager, Materials - SDG
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* Work Schedule:

** Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA
** Moog’s Santa Barbara Operations
** provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in:
* Stabilized Turret Drive Systems Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
* Ammunition Handling
* Data Control and Distribution
* Power Management and Distribution We are looking for a
** Buyer
* * for an onsite position at our Santa Barbara/Goleta location.
** Here's what you'll need to bring with you:
*** Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or equivalent AND three (3) years of prior relevant experience.
* APICS Certification in Purchasing, Production, and Inventory Control is preferred.
* Lean Manufacturing Certification or experience is preferred.
** Here’s what you’ll be working on day to day:
*** Buying:
Commodity source, negotiate price and lead time: execute RFQ to PO sourcing within commodity strategy, ability to negotiate flexible supply strategies to achieve cost and lead-time goals / have intimate understanding of key suppliers/coach and support RFQ activities for solution development
* Leadership:
Cross functional leadership ability, has ability to facilitate/influence cross functional discussions with peers within product line team driving towards consensus/gain commitment to agreed-upon action plans and follow-up to commitments within the organization
* Problem Solving:
Root Cause/Corrective Actions: developing structured problem-solving methodology (Ex. A3, 5 Why, 8D, Production Pareto, and RC/CA) to approach issues and develop solutions with a continual improvement mindset/can facilitate & influence group together to solve a problem, starting to use structure (methodology) - leading to consistent results/can recognize and escalate when effort is stalling
* Planning:
Top Level Assemblies: working the constraints/mastery of part requirement and associated impacts up and down the supply chain, including historical and trending analysis, and advanced planning parameters/manage a master schedule, utilize capacity planning tools, construct basic planning bills, and begin to identify supply risks & opportunities
* Continuous Improvement:
Subject matter expert in idea generation and implementation: understand Product Line goals and strategic direction/generate new ideas using analytics & data to assess trends within SME scope/frame opportunity and present for consideration to SC strategic team
** 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.#LI-KM
** Salary Range Transparency:
** Santa Barbara, CA $85,000.00–$ Annually
** Salary Range Disclaimer
** The base salary range represents the low and high…