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Supplier Lead

Moog Inc., Torrance, CA, United States


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
Supplier Lead

Reporting To
Procurement & Supplier Performance Manager

Work Schedule
Hybrid – Torrance, CA. 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Supplier Lead to join our team. The Supplier Lead is the primary point of contact responsible for the holistic management of assigned suppliers. The Supplier Lead develops and maintains effective relationships with their designated suppliers and the supply chain team to achieve the operational requirements for all Moog sites. Reporting to the Procurement & Supplier Performance Manager, you can choose a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferred in the fields of engineering, supply chain, or business

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience (usually post‑education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering (preferably Aerospace)

Good communication and organizational skills and ability to understand complex regulations and procedures

Ability to handle multiple tasks at a time and understand priorities

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Must be able to collaborate and influence across multiple functions, cultures, and geographic regions to achieve global end‑to‑end supply chain performance requirements. Requires working with teams in different time zones and often flexibility with working hours, as required

Desired Qualifications

Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Program Management, or additional education, and a master’s degree in business, Engineering

Engineering or technical background with Project/Program Management experience

Good negotiating skills combined with knowledge of procurement and contractual law

Responsibilities

Develop and manage effective supplier relationships to achieve the business requirements

Surveillance and monitoring of assigned suppliers

Evaluation of supplier performance including identification and mitigation of risk

Provide effective purchase order management to ensure current and verified delivery information is reflected using standard systems and processes

Ensure the effective and timely closure of root cause and corrective actions

When necessary, expedite supplier deliveries to achieve site operational requirements

Lead problem‑solving activities to resolve issues affecting supplier relationships and supply chain performance

Support and potentially lead supplier performance recovery and improvement activities

Provide support for supplier selection, supplier development, and NPI

Use supplier knowledge to provide input to supply chain planning

Identify and pursue quality, cost, delivery, and lead‑time improvements

Require strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to understand and lead complex supply chain requirements

Require excellent working knowledge of contractual requirements, business systems, and processes

Effectively communicate internally and externally with customers and suppliers

Regular business travel (10%) to visit suppliers within the designated region; occasional travel to visit Moog sites outside of the region

Benefits

Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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 supplemental benefits

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Salary Range Transparency
Torrance, CA $80,000 – $110,000 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 is 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 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 and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844‑367‑5787.

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