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Job Title:
Director, Strategic SourcingReporting To:
Senior Director, Integrated Supply ChainWork Schedule:
Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NYCommercial Aircraft Group
Our Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing to provide global leadership for strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development, and strategic supplier partnerships. This executive-level role will drive sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience to support business growth, operational excellence, and financial objectives.
You will lead a global team responsible for commodity strategy, supplier selection, contract management. This role reports to the Senior Director, Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) and requires periodic global travel to support suppliers and business initiatives.
As a Director, Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for:
Serve as a key member of the CAG ISC Leadership Team, helping define strategic priorities and overall supply chain direction.
Lead global commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives that align with business objectives, growth plans, and supply chain requirements.
Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and sourcing decisions while balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk, and continuity of supply.
Provide strategic leadership for Make vs. Buy decisions, supplier transitions, and supply base optimization efforts.
Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and supply chain trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and improved performance.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, Legal, and Contracts teams to support sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
Lead supplier development initiatives that strengthen supplier performance, technical capability, capacity, and long-term competitiveness.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers to drive performance, innovation, and strategic alignment.
Serve as the escalation point for significant supplier performance, contractual, and commercial issues.
Lead and develop a global Strategic Sourcing team while promoting operational excellence, continuous improvement, and best practices across the organization.
To be considered for the Director, Strategic Sourcing position, here's what you'll typically need:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracts or supply chain leadership within a global manufacturing environment.
Experience developing and executing commodity strategies, supplier development programs, and long-term sourcing initiatives.
Strong knowledge of supplier contract negotiation, commercial terms and conditions, and supplier relationship management.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and executive leadership teams.
Experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry preferred.
Working knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, including FAR/DFARS, EAR/ITAR, import/export regulations, and other aerospace industry standards.
Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in risk management, supplier performance improvement, and cost optimization.
Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience leading global, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams.
Ability to travel globally as business needs require.
Ability to access export-controlled information and meet applicable work authorization requirements.
How We Care for You:
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 & 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.
Salary Note:
Posted salary range is based on primary work location being East Aurora, NY - since this role is eligible for other locations in the US, range for those locations may vary.
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Salary Range Transparency:
Buffalo, NY $160,000.00–$230,000.00 AnnuallySalary 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- Advanced degree
- 10+ years progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contracts or supply chain leadership within a global manufacturing environment
- Experience developing and executing commodity strategies, supplier development programs, and long-term sourcing initiatives
- Strong knowledge of supplier contract negotiation, commercial terms and conditions, and supplier relationship management
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, and executive leadership teams
- Experience within aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, including FAR/DFARS, EAR/ITAR, import/export regulations, and aerospace industry standards
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in risk management, supplier performance improvement, and cost optimization
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading global, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to travel globally as business needs require
- Ability to access export-controlled information and meet applicable work authorization requirements
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