Indirect Procurement Lead

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 : Indirect Procurement Lead Reporting To: Sr. Procurement Manager Work Schedule: Hybrid – Buffalo, NY Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea, air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers. Our Indirect Procurement organization is seeking an Indirect Procurement Lead to support enterprise-wide IT & Telecom procurement activities across multiple operating groups and global locations. This role will partner with business stakeholders, suppliers, legal teams, and cross-functional partners to drive value, manage risk, optimize supplier relationships, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. You will report to the Sr. Procurement Manager and enjoy a a hybrid work structure, based in our East Aurora, NY facility. To be considered for the Indirect Procurement Lead role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, vendor management, contract administration, IT asset management, or a related discipline. 2 years of experience supporting IT, Telecommunications, Software, Cloud Services, Infrastructure, SaaS, or Technology-related procurement categories. Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier selection processes, commercial negotiations, and contract review activities. Working knowledge of supplier agreements, contract terms and conditions, and contract administration best practices. Experience collaborating with legal, finance, cybersecurity, compliance, or other business stakeholders on supplier and contractual matters. Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, supplier relationship management, and category management. Demonstrated ability to evaluate supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership models. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CSCP, CPM, or other related procurement and supply chain certifications. Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industry. Experience supporting global procurement operations and supplier management activities. Knowledge of supplier risk management, software licensing agreements, cloud services agreements, and technology procurement best practices. Experience using enterprise procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar systems. As an Indirect Procurement Lead, you will: Support enterprise-wide IT and Telecom procurement activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and procurement strategies. Prepare, review, negotiate, and administer supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Support contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and commercial discussions with IT and Telecom suppliers. Collaborate closely with Legal, Trade Compliance, Cybersecurity, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure contractual and operational requirements are addressed. Partner with internal and external legal counsel and contracts teams to review supplier terms and conditions and mitigate business risk. Manage supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate procurement, contract, and supplier records. Support sourcing events, supplier evaluations, supplier selection processes, and competitive bidding initiatives. Create, issue, and manage purchase orders, requisitions, amendments, and related procurement documentation. Analyze supplier proposals, pricing structures, and total cost of ownership to support strategic procurement decisions. Identify, assess, and elevate commercial, contractual, operational, and supplier-related risks while recommending mitigation strategies. Contribute to the development and execution of category strategies for IT and Telecom spend categories. Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management activities to drive continuous improvement and value creation. Analyze spend data and sourcing opportunities to identify cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers to achieve procurement objectives and business goals. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement processes, contract management practices, and supplier performance. Travel up to 10% What Success Looks Like In this role, you will be a trusted procurement partner who helps drive strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthens supplier relationships, reduces risk, and delivers measurable value across Moog’s IT and Telecom spend categories. By combining strong procurement expertise, contract management skills, and business partnership capabilities, you’ll play a key role in supporting enterprise objectives while continuously improving procurement performance and supplier outcomes. In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including: 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 & Wellbeing : 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 Collaborative and Welcoming Culture : Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace Additional site-specific benefits including miles of walking trails, sports leagues, exciting employee engagement events and more!

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Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $80,000.00–$110,000.00 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. Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Moog Inc.