Director, Strategic Sourcing

About the role

Moog’s Commercial Aircraft Group is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to provide global leadership for strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier development and strategic supplier partnerships. The position reports to the Senior Director of Integrated Supply Chain and can be performed fully remote or on‑site in Buffalo, NY.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the CAG Integrated Supply Chain leadership team, shaping strategic priorities and overall supply‑chain direction.
• Lead global commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives that align with business growth plans and supply‑chain requirements.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification and sourcing decisions, balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk and continuity of supply.
• Provide strategic leadership for make‑vs‑buy decisions, supplier transitions and supply‑base optimization.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities and supply‑chain trends to identify cost‑reduction, risk‑mitigation and performance‑improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Program Management, Legal and Contracts teams to support sourcing strategies and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Lead supplier development initiatives that enhance performance, technical capability, capacity and long‑term competitiveness.
• Build and maintain executive‑level relationships with key suppliers to drive performance, innovation and strategic alignment.
• Act as 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.

Required profile

• 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 environment.
• Proven ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Required skills