Planner Buyer

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:

Planner Buyer

Reporting To:

Lead Sr., AG Supplier

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR

Moog is seeking a Planner Buyer to join our Supply Chain team based at Moog Aircraft Group in Wolverhampton.

The Planner Buyer is responsible for the coordination and placement of purchase orders for a designated group of suppliers to achieve the site operational requirements. This includes contract administration and coordination with the strategic sourcing and regional supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of part planning parameters in line with the agreed materials plan input as well as the suppliers latest planning information such as lead time etc.
• Responsible for conversion of demand signals into Purchase Orders (PO) in accordance with contractual terms and conditions and Moog systems and processes.
• Liaise with Supplier Lead in region to obtain delivery commitments and provide the site with up-to-date information.
• Co-ordinate and feedback site operational requirements to regional supply chain team.
• Communicate and influence internal site functions such as Goods Inwards and Receiving Inspection (RI) to ensure parts are delivered to point of use as required.
• Coordination and support for supplier nonconformance and return to vendor (RTV).
• Co-ordinate and liaise between Site and Regional supply chain to resolve issues such as Delivery/Quality/paperwork discrepancies.
• Coordinate with strategic sourcing to ensure contractual terms and conditions are operationalized into the integrated planning and placement processes.
• The Planner Buyer is expected to co-ordinate with strategic sourcing to identify and resolve deviations to contractual terms and conditions.

Key Skills and Experience

Possesses one of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree + >2 years’ experience or Direct Co-op experience
• Associate Degree + >7 years’ experience
• Progressive Experience directly related to the position or field >10 years’ experience

• Desired qualifications would include: Certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Program Management.
• APICS or other industry standard certifications are a plus
• An engineering or technical background is preferable.
• Good negotiating skills, combined with knowledge of procurement processes
• Good communication/organizational skills, and be able to demonstrate an ability to understand complex regulations/procedures
• The individual must be able to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

In Return Moog can offer you:

You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also Generous Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Options and flexible working arrangements.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.