Senior Contracts Manager

## Senior Contracts ManagerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Buffalo, NY: Torrance, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-26-18585Moog 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 Contracts Manager**Reporting To:**Director, CAG Contracts & Compliance**Work Schedule:**Hybrid – Buffalo, NY## Moog’s Commercial Aircraft business supports the full aircraft lifecycle—from design, development, testing, and certification to in‐service support. Our capabilities include OEM design, aftermarket services, engine accessory repairs, aircraft control components, and advanced avionics and digital airfield solutions.## Our Commercial Aircraft Group is looking for a **Senior Contracts Manager, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)** Programs to join its high-energy, global Contracts and Compliance Team. You will report to the Director of Contracts and Compliance from either our East Aurora, NY or Torrance, CA location. On-site, hybrid, and remote work schedules will be considered.## ## **As the Senior Contracts Manager, you will......*** ## Provide contractual support to the Commercial Aircraft Group’s OEM business teams in the US and UK. The OEM business’ customers include all major commercial aircraft customers, including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and COMAC. This support includes reviewing proposed customer agreements, developing contractual bid strategies and structuring risk minimization strategies for contract execution challenges.* ## Respond quickly and effectively to highly charged, ambiguous situations, with limited opportunity for research or consultation. These situations may involve potential disputes with customers. The Senior Contracts Manager and the OEM Programs Business team will be forced to develop and execute strategies based on accumulated knowledge and experience with similar situations.* ## As a member of the CAG Contracts and Compliance Leadership team, develop and oversee policies and procedures to strengthen contracting and operational regulatory compliance for CAG and its international subsidiaries.* ## Collaborate with other Moog functional disciplines (Law, Trade Compliance, Tax, Risk Management, etc.) in managing the more complex aspects of international transactions including VAT and tax implications, INCOTERMS, letters of credit, offset programs and export and import compliance.* ## Train CAG program management personnel on Moog agreements, commercial terms and conditions Moog procedures; change management, risk management (including maintaining documentation related to potential supplier claims, disputes and litigation), contract provision evaluation, contractual drafting, and contract negotiations.* ## Perform the due diligence process for Moog acquisitions as related to contracting, export compliance and security. Upon closing of the acquisition, you will assist the acquired entity with, assignment of contracts and novation of Moog responsibility for the acquisition.* ## Provide global support which may entail working off-hours to accommodate meetings/calls with other time zones.* ## Occasionally travel internationally and/or domestically.## ## **To be considered for the Senior Contracts Manager role, you’ll typically need to bring with you.....*** ## A master’s degree or JD and 10+ years of contract related experience, preferably in a multinational company.* ## A minimum of 12 years of advanced contracts experience, including contract negotiating; advanced legal drafting, and familiarity with the UCC. Extensive international experience required, preference for China, the EU and Brazil.* ## An extensive understanding of international transactional principles such as export licensing, imports, INCOTERMS, VAT, tariffs, etc.* ## Experience in defending against customer claims and preparing counterclaims.* ## Demonstrated ability to craft creative solutions to unique business problems with a cross-functional team, while operating under adversarial conditions.* ## Membership in a state bar is highly desirable.* ## Fluency in another language is highly desirable.## ## **How We Care for You:*** ## Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, 401k matching, 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.\*\*Posted salary range is based on primary work location being East Aurora, NY . This does not reflect the range for Torrance, California.**Salary Range Transparency:**Buffalo, NY $150,000.00–$185,000.00 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. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran *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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.*No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. 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