Job Title:
Buyer
Reporting To:Manager, Materials - SDG
Work Schedule:Onsite - Santa Barbara, CA
Moog's Santa Barbara Operations provides 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 Weapon Systems (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 three (3) years of prior relevant experience.
- APICS Certification in Purchasing, Production, and Inventory Control is preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing Certification or experience is preferred.
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 Line goals 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
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.
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Salary Range Transparency:Santa Barbara, CA $85,000.00-$105,000.00 Annually
Salary Range DisclaimerThe 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.
