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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.\nJob Title:\nBuyer/PlannerReporting To:\nManager, ProcessWork Schedule:\nHybrid - Niagara Falls, NYMoog, 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.\nOur Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that enables constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.\nOur Space division is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our dynamic team in East Aurora, NY or Niagara Falls, NY. This Buyer/Planner will have primary procurement responsibilities for multiple business areas, supporting Assembly & Test and other functions. This role requires a mix of strategic supplier development and day-to-day buying activities to ensure program schedules are met and cost, quality, and delivery targets are achieved. You will report to the Process Manager and enjoy a collaborative working environment with a hybrid schedule on first shift.\nTo be considered for our Buyer/Planner role, here’s what you will typically need to bring with you:\nA Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or similar)\n~OR~\nAn Associate’s degree and 2 years procurement/planning experience\n~PLUS~\nStrong communication and organizational skills\nStrong sense of urgency\nThis position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and Pulmonary Function testing\nIt would also be ideal if you had the following preferred qualifications:\nAny advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus\nExperience with PowerBi\nExperience in supporting lean manufacturing\nAs our Buyer/Planner, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:\nActing as a procurement specialist within the organization representing supply chain\nCreating and executing sourcing strategies for assigned commodity/categories\nNegotiating suppliers, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and risk reduction\nManaging supplier performance, on-time delivery and quality metrics; escalating and resolving supplier issues\nCollaborating with shop planning, production, and engineering to support component gating and kit releases\nPerforming data-driven analyses and trend analysis to identify opportunities and forecast needs\nPlacing and expediting purchase orders; monitoring PO status and delivery dates\nProviding reliable completion and delivery dates to internal stakeholders\nSupporting master planning with basic forecasting inputs and procurement lead-time updates\nParticipating in cross-functional problem-solving initiatives to remove supply constraints\nLeading continuous improvement activities for the procurement function or business unit\nOccasional travel to our Niagara Falls NY site may be required\nHow We Care for You:\n 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 \nWork/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program\n Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages \nProfessional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs \nCollaborative 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\nAdditional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!\nSalary Range Transparency:\nNiagara Falls, NY $28.85-$38.46 HourlySalary Range Disclaimer\nThe 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.\nThis position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.\nMoog 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 844-367-5787.\nNo 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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