Buyer

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.

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Moog's Santa Barbara Operationsprovides 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 WeaponSystems (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 two (2) years as a Buyer

• Alternatively, an associate degree in business, engineering or equivalent AND five (5) years related experience in buyer/sourcing

• APICS Certification in Purchasing, Production, and Inventory Control is desired

• Lean Manufacturing Certification or experience is desired

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 Linegoals 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

Here's what is in it for you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one.

• Flexible planned vacation.

• 401K, Retirement Savings Plan, profit share, and employee stock purchase options.

• Inclusive company culture.

• Work a 9/80 schedule with every-other Friday off!

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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.

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